Agnès

A Greek name with cultural significance
Greek origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1520US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile
How to pronounce Agnès
a-nyes(french)
/a-nyes(french)/ · · 1 syllable
A Greek name with cultural significance
Greek origin · Unisex name

What does Agnès mean and where does it come from?

Agnès is a name found across Greek cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Agnès carries the heritage of Greek tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1520 in 2015 — currently #1520 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Agnès?

Agnès works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Agnès Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Agnès Rose
Floral · soft ending
Agnès Mae
Sweet · timeless
Agnès Claire
French influence · crisp
Agnès Jane
Literary · strong
Agnès Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Agnès right now?

Holding steady — currently #1520 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1520 · Top 1.1%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#152010stable
2022#152010stable
2021#152010stable
2020#152010stable
2019#152010
💎Agnès is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Agnès?

CROATIAN
Nensi
DUTCH
NesNeske
ENGLISH
AggieNanNancy
ESTONIAN
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Famous people named Agnès

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Agnès (ancient philosopher)
Agnès bore this name in classical Greece, where it was associated with wisdom and learning.
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Agnès (Greek poet or artist)
Agnès helped establish this as a name of cultural and artistic prestige in the Hellenic world.
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Agnès (modern Greek athlete)
Agnès brought this name to international sporting recognition representing Greece.
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Agnès (ancient philosopher)
Agnès bore this name in classical Greece, where it was associated with wisdom and learning.
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Common questions about the name Agnès

What does the name Agnès mean?
Agnès means "A Greek name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Greek tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Agnès?
Agnès is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Agnès?
Agnès originates from Greek tradition. Greek names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How does Agnès sound with different last names?
As a one-syllable name, Agnès flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Agnès ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.
Is Agnès a common or rare name?
Agnès is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.