Declining since 2020, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Aggie since 1881
Babies named Aggie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aggie's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 58 |
| 1890s | 96 |
| 1900s | 148 |
| 1910s | 223 |
| 1920s | 269 |
| 1930s | 207 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Aggie, primarily a diminutive of Agnes, carries the meaning of 'pure' or 'holy' from its Greek roots. Historically, it enjoyed peak popularity around 1900, but its usage has declined significantly since. In 2025, the name ranks 14942 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 321453 newborns receiving the name. While it has maintained steady use as a nickname, its standalone use saw a falling trajectory from 2020 onward. Despite its decline, Aggie retains a vintage charm that appeals to some parents.
Aggie is a diminutive of Agnes, which derives from the Greek 'hagnē', meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. The name Agnes was popularized by early Christian saints and spread throughout Europe. Aggie emerged as a common pet form in English-speaking countries in the 19th century.
Sibling names for Aggie
Names that share Aggie's style, for a brother or sister.
