How Many People Are Named Argenis?

Complete statistics for the name Argenis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Argenis
Very Rare
Greek

Argenis is a rare name, originating from Greek, meaning 'worthy of praise'. Only 971 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 339,711 Americans. The majority, 48%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~971
Living in US
1 in 339,711
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Worthy of praise
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, known for their independence and pioneering spirit.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,122
Worldwide Bearers
#15,211
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
46,538
🇨🇴 Colombia
11,775
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,971
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
846
🇺🇸 United States
502
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
365
🇪🇨 Ecuador
365
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
183
🇭🇳 Honduras
120
🇵🇪 Peru
110

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
971 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
481
Would be under 30 (48%)
519
Would be 30–60 (52%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,000 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Argenis Through the Generations

Argenis reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 81 births, but since then, it has seen a slow decline. Today, there are 971 people named Argenis living in the US, with an average age of 27. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 481 under 30 and 519 between 30 and 60, indicating that Argenis remains a name embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 236
California 184
Texas 38
Illinois 23
Massachusetts 6
New Jersey 6
Arizona 5

✨ Similar Names to Argenis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Argenis's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Argenis

How Many People Have the Name Argenis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 971 people in the United States currently share the name Argenis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 339,711 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Argenis a Common or Rare Name?

Argenis is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Argenis Mean?

Argenis means "worthy of praise" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Argenis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Argenis Most Popular?

The name Argenis reached peak popularity in 1990, with 81 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Argenis?

Approximately 971 people named Argenis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,000. That works out to roughly 1 in 339,711 Americans.

Is Argenis a rare name?

Argenis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 339,711 Americans has this name.

What does the name Argenis mean?

Argenis means "worthy of praise" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Argenis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Argenis are male and 0% are female.

When was Argenis most popular?

Argenis peaked in 1990 with 81 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US971
All-Time Births1,000
1 in X1 in 339,711
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1990
World Rank#15,211
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.