Aggie
A feminine diminutive form of the given name Agnes, derived from the Greek word "hagnos" meaning pure or chaste.
Name Census estimates that about 393 living Americans carry the first name Aggie. It is a predominantly female name (98.0% of registrations). The average person named Aggie today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aggie births was 1920 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aggie. 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.
People living today
393
~ 1 in 872,148 Americans
Peak year
1920
46 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1932 SSA rank
#3,366
Tracked since 1881
Gender
Gender distribution for Aggie
Aggie leans heavily female at 98.0% of total registrations, but 30 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aggie as a male name
- Ranked #3,366 in 1932
- 6 male births in 1932
- Peak: 1920 (9 births)
Aggie as a female name
- Ranked #8,486 in 2023
- 12 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1920 (37 births)
Popularity
Aggie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aggie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 283 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aggie 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 Aggie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aggies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. North Carolina, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Aggie, while Tennessee, New Mexico, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aggie
The given name Aggie is a diminutive form of the feminine name Agnes, which has its roots in the Greek word "hagnos" meaning "chaste" or "pure." Agnes was a popular name among early Christian martyrs and saints, and its usage dates back to ancient Greece and Rome.
The name Aggie likely emerged as a nickname or shortened version of Agnes during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where English and other Germanic languages were spoken. It gained popularity as a standalone name in its own right, often used as a term of endearment or as a more informal version of Agnes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aggie can be found in the writings of the 12th-century English historian William of Malmesbury, who mentioned an abbess named Aggie in his work "Gesta Regum Anglorum" (Deeds of the English Kings).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aggie. One of the most famous was Saint Aggie of Tercora, an Italian nun and mystic who lived in the 13th century and was known for her visions and spiritual guidance. Another influential figure was Aggie Westin (1843-1902), a Swedish feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education.
In the realm of literature, Aggie Strickland (1803-1878) was an English writer and educator who authored several popular books for children, including "The Child's Book of Poetry" and "The Child's Book of Nature." The American author Aggie Greene (1865-1945) was also known for her works of fiction and her contributions to children's literature.
Aggie Underwood (1896-1981), an American jazz singer and vaudeville performer, was a notable figure in the entertainment industry during the early 20th century, known for her spirited performances and distinctive vocal style.
While the name Aggie has its roots in antiquity and has been used throughout history, it has evolved over time to become a distinctive and endearing name in its own right, often associated with warmth, simplicity, and a connection to one's roots.
People
Aggie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aggie 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
Aggie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aggie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 393 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aggie 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 872,148 US residents.
Is Aggie a common name?
We classify Aggie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,514 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aggie most popular?
The single biggest year for Aggie was 1920, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aggie is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aggie a female name?
Yes, 98.0% of people registered as Aggie in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.