boys' name · peaked 1990

Argenis

Every Argenis since 1981 — 1,008 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1996Boys
Rank 2025
#8,971
among boys
Babies in 2025
8
named Argenis
Peak year
1990
81 babies
All-time total
1,008
since 1981

The story of Argenis

Argenis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,971 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1981, 1,008 American babies have been named Argenis. Its peak came in 1990, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Argenis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Argenis year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 8 #8,971
2024 9 #8,363
2023 13 #6,553
2022 10 #7,805
2021 16 #5,582
2020 11 #7,070
2019 10 #7,697
2018 13 #6,370
2017 25 #4,110
2016 16 #5,569
2015 21 #4,553
2014 11 #7,096
2013 6 #10,829
2012 12 #6,651
2011 11 #7,038
2010 17 #5,265
2009 28 #3,729
2008 26 #3,930
2007 13 #6,290
2006 25 #3,895
2005 19 #4,480
2004 13 #5,835
2003 14 #5,286
2002 25 #3,456
2001 15 #4,904
2000 25 #3,302
1995 35 #2,254
1990 81 #1,216
1985 16 #2,951
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Argenis in 2025?

Argenis ranked #8,971 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Argenis?

1,008 babies have been named Argenis in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Argenis most popular?

Argenis peaked in 1990, when 81 newborns received the name.

Is Argenis a boy or girl name?

Argenis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Argenis rising or falling?

Argenis has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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