Argeniz
A modernized Persian name signifying nobility, virtue, and grace.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Argeniz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Argeniz today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Argeniz births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Argeniz. 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 Argeniz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,099
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Argeniz: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Argeniz 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 Argeniz 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Argeniz
The name Argeniz originates from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. It is derived from the Aramaic word "argen," meaning "silver," and the suffix "-iz," which was a common way to form personal names. The name likely emerged among the Aramaic-speaking communities in regions like modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
One of the earliest known references to the name Argeniz can be found in the Aramaic inscriptions from the ancient city of Palmyra, dating back to the 3rd century CE. These inscriptions record the names of individuals who lived in the prosperous caravan city, which was located in present-day Syria.
In the 5th century CE, an Aramaic scholar and theologian named Argeniz is mentioned in the writings of the Church of the East, a prominent Christian movement in Mesopotamia. This Argeniz is believed to have contributed to the development of Syriac literature and theology.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, a notable Persian mathematician and astronomer named Argeniz al-Tusi lived in the city of Tus, located in modern-day Iran. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
In the 12th century, a well-known Syriac bishop and writer named Argeniz bar Malkon lived in the city of Mosul, which is now part of Iraq. He authored several religious texts and played a crucial role in preserving the Syriac literary tradition.
Another notable figure with the name Argeniz was a 14th-century Armenian painter and illuminator who lived in the city of Gladzor, located in the historic Armenian highlands. His intricate miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts are considered masterpieces of Armenian art.
While the name Argeniz may not be widely used today, its rich history and connections to various ancient civilizations and cultural traditions make it a fascinating and significant name in the study of onomastics.
People
Argeniz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Argeniz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Argeniz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Argeniz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Argeniz 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Argeniz a common name?
We classify Argeniz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Argeniz most popular?
The single biggest year for Argeniz was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Argeniz is about 32 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 Argeniz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Argeniz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Argeniz 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 Argeniz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Argeniz 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 Argeniz 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 share the name Argeniz?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.