Agnes
Agnes is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “pure, holy, chaste.” From the Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure or holy.
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how do you pronounce Agnes?
AG-nes
where does the name Agnes come from?
From the Greek Hagne, meaning pure, holy or chaste. Through the Latinized Hagnes it passed into Italian as Agnese, French as Agnès, English as Agnes, Portuguese as Inês and Spanish as Inés.
Saint Agnes of Rome was a 4th-century martyr who became one of the most venerated saints of antiquity. The name was widespread in medieval Europe and is experiencing a quiet revival.
how popular is this name?
Agnes has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 92 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #37 in 1899, and ranked #988 in 1972.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1972 | #988 |
| 1971 | #966 |
| 1969 | #936 |
| 1968 | #817 |
| 1967 | #702 |
| 1966 | #685 |
| 1965 | #602 |
| 1964 | #595 |
| 1963 | #541 |
| 1960 | #472 |
| 1950 | #286 |
| 1940 | #170 |
| 1930 | #102 |
| 1920 | #54 |
| 1910 | #41 |
| 1900 | #41 |
| 1899 | #37 |
| 1890 | #50 |
| 1880 | #54 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Agnes fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Agnes?
- Saint Agnes of Rome
- Agnes Moorehead (actress)
- Agnes Martin (painter)
- Agnes Varda (filmmaker)
what are the nicknames and variants of Agnes?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Agnes?
what names go well with Agnes?
Sibling names that share Agnes's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Agnes
What does the name Agnes mean?
Agnes means “pure, holy, chaste”.
What is the origin of the name Agnes?
Agnes comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Agnese, Agnès, Inês and Inés.
How popular is the name Agnes?
Agnes ranked #988 in the US in 1972, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1899, at #37, and it has spent 92 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Agnes a boy or girl name?
Agnes is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Agnes?
Agnes is pronounced AG-nes, with 2 syllables.
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