Agassi
A Persian masculine name meaning "superior" or "conquering hero".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Agassi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Agassi today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Agassi births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Agassi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Agassi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,443
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Agassi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Agassi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Agassi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Agassi
The name Agassi has its origins in the Armenian language and culture. It is derived from the Armenian word "agah", which means "wise" or "learned". The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 5th century AD in the Armenian Highlands, which is now part of modern-day Turkey, Armenia, and neighboring regions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Agassi was Agassi of Tsurtavi, an Armenian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century AD. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of theology, philosophy, and linguistics. Another notable figure was Agassi of Ani, a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the 10th century AD and was responsible for the construction of several important buildings in the medieval Armenian capital of Ani.
In the 12th century, there was Agassi of Khizan, an Armenian prince and military leader who played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against invading Seljuk Turks. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in Armenian historical accounts of the time.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Agassi Vartabedts was an Armenian poet and clergyman who is remembered for his contributions to Armenian literature and his religious writings. His works were widely read and studied in Armenian communities throughout the region.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Agassi was Andre Agassi, the American professional tennis player who was born in 1970 and won eight Grand Slam singles titles during his illustrious career. He was a former world No. 1 player and is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Throughout history, the name Agassi has maintained a strong connection to its Armenian roots, symbolizing wisdom, learning, and achievement. While its usage has spread beyond its original cultural boundaries, the name continues to carry a sense of reverence and respect for its rich heritage.
People
Agassi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Agassi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Agassi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Agassi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Agassi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Agassi a common name?
We classify Agassi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Agassi most popular?
The single biggest year for Agassi was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Agassi is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Agassi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Agassi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Agassi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Agassi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Agassi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Agassi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Agassi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.