Holding steady.
Popularity of Argie since 1883
Babies named Argie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Argie's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 16 | 0 |
| 1900s | 58 | 0 |
| 1910s | 171 | 27 |
| 1920s | 233 | 54 |
| 1930s | 200 | 35 |
| 1940s | 134 | 14 |
| 1950s | 105 | 10 |
| 1960s | 48 | 6 |
| 1970s | 9 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Argie is a rare American name first recorded in 1883, with its peak usage occurring in that same year. The name has never cracked the U.S. top 1000 and has remained consistently uncommon, maintaining a stable trajectory. Its origins are uncertain but likely connected to English nicknaming traditions. Although not associated with any particular state, Argie fits the style of late 19th-century diminutive names like Addie or Nellie.
Argie is likely a 19th-century coinage, possibly derived from Argus, the hundred-eyed giant of Greek mythology, or as a diminutive of Margaret (via the nickname Maggie). It may also be a variant of Argy, a Scottish nickname for Archibald. The name saw limited use in the United States in the late 1800s, peaking in 1883, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Argy
Sibling names for Argie
Names that share Argie's style, for a brother or sister.
