Holding steady.
Popularity of Agripina since 1917
Babies named Agripina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Agripina, the feminine form of the Roman name Agrippa, means 'born feet first' and dates back to ancient Rome, where it was borne by notable women of the imperial family. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1917 and reached its peak usage in 1928. Since then, its use has remained stable but extremely rare, with fewer than five annual births recorded in recent years. The name is virtually absent from modern popularity charts, never having entered the top 1000. It is most likely to be found in communities with strong Roman Catholic heritage, honoring Saint Agrippina.
Feminine form of the Latin cognomen Agrippinus, derived from Agrippa, a name of uncertain etymology possibly meaning 'born feet first' (from aeger partus). The name was borne by several Roman women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, notably Agrippina the Elder and Agrippina the Younger. It spread through Christian Europe in honor of Saint Agrippina of Rome, a 3rd-century virgin martyr.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pina, Gripi
Variants: Agrippina, Agripina
Sibling names for Agripina
Names that share Agripina's style, for a brother or sister.
