Holding steady.
Popularity of Agron since 1974
Babies named Agron per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1987, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Agron's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Agron is a rare masculine name in the United States, where it first appeared in Social Security records in 1974. It reached its highest usage that same decade, with a peak year in 1978. While it has never cracked the top 1000 nationally, the name carries considerable historical weight as it was borne by Agron, a king of the Illyrian Ardiaei tribe in the 3rd century BCE. This ancient pedigree keeps the name in steady but infrequent use among Albanian families. The trajectory of its usage in the U.S. has been stable, meaning it has not experienced dramatic spikes or falls. No top states have recorded significant concentrations, reflecting its scattered adoption. Despite its rarity, Agron remains a distinctive choice with deep European roots.
Agron is a name of uncertain origin, likely tracing back to ancient Illyrian tribes in the western Balkans. It is most notably associated with the Illyrian king Agron of the Ardiaei tribe in the 3rd century BCE, which has kept the name in use among Albanian-speaking peoples. In modern times, it gained some recognition through its appearance in a popular television series, though its historical roots remain primary.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ag
Sibling names for Agron
Names that share Agron's style, for a brother or sister.
