Agnes

At a Glance: Name: Agnes – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AG-nes

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Agnes is a girl's name pronounced AG-nes (IPA /ˈæɡnəs/), filed here under Minimalist Mama's modern-minimalist style tag. U.S. birth records for the name go back to 1880, giving parents a long, documented history to look at before deciding if it fits their family.

Meaning & Origin of Agnes

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How to Pronounce Agnes

Phonetic: AG-nes   IPA: /ˈæɡnəs/

Popularity of Agnes

Agnes hit its high point in 1899, when 1,611 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #37 nationally. By 2024 it had dropped to #1,063, with 233 babies named Agnes that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

Make Agnes Name Art

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Agnes?

Agnes is pronounced AG-nes (IPA: /ˈæɡnəs/).

Is Agnes a popular name right now?

Agnes peaked at #37 in 1899 and is ranked #1063 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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