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Agnes is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latinized form of the Greek name Ἅγνη (Hagne), derived from Greek ἁγνός (hagnos) meaning ‘chaste’. Saint Agnes was a virgin martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian." It ranked #1016 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latinized form of the Greek name Ἅγνη (Hagne), derived from Greek ἁγνός (hagnos) meaning ‘chaste’. Saint Agnes was a virgin martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Dutch, Swedish and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Agnes ranked #1016 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1016 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agnes mean?
Agnes means "chaste", according to Behind the Name.
Is Agnes a popular name?
Agnes ranked #1016 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Agnes a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Agnes appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Agnes — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
