Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure, Chaste, Holy, Goddess of Mary, Pure or chaste
Pronunciation: AG-niss, /ˈæɡnəs/, AE G N IH S
Popularity Rank: #1,346
Derived from the Greek word 'hagne' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'. It has been associated with saints and martyrs in Christianity.
The name Agnes is of Greek origin and means Pure, Chaste, Holy, Goddess of Mary, Pure or chaste. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Agnes is commonly found in France, South Africa, Malaysia, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AG-niss
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæɡnəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE G N IH S
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Agnes is recorded 49,097 times globally, ranking it as the 1,346th most common name worldwide.
Agnes is most prevalent in France, with 10,265 occurrences, making it the 339th most popular name in the country.
In Hungary, the name Agnes is found among 1 in every 94 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #339 | 1 : 127 |
| South Africa | #358 | 1 : 451 |
| Malaysia | #282 | 1 : 529 |
| Netherlands | #318 | 1 : 126 |
| Nigeria | #461 | 1 : 386 |
| United States of America | #1,450 | 1 : 678 |
| Hong Kong | #212 | 1 : 207 |
| Singapore | #175 | 1 : 303 |
| United Kingdom | #743 | 1 : 298 |
| Ghana | #77 | 1 : 100 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Agnes from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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