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Argenys

Of Latin origin, meaning "ray of light" or "shining one".

Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Argenys. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Argenys today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Argenys births was 2000 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Argenys. 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 Argenys. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

10

~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans

Peak year

2000

5 babies that year

Average age

21

years old

2009 SSA rank

#12,626

Tracked since 2000

Popularity

Argenys: popularity over time

Babies born per year

0134520002005

Decades

Argenys 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 Argenys during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s10010

Origin

Meaning and history of Argenys

The name Argenys is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "argennos," which means "shining" or "bright." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals with a radiant or luminous presence.

In the early days, the name Argenys was primarily used in regions of Greece, particularly in cities like Athens and Corinth, where it held cultural significance. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the Mediterranean region as Greek influence expanded through trade and conquest.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Argenys can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a prominent Athenian leader bearing this name during the Greco-Persian Wars in the 5th century BCE.

In the realm of mythology, there are some accounts of a minor goddess named Argenys, who was associated with the moon and its radiant glow. However, these mythological connections are often obscure and subject to debate among scholars.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Argenys, leaving their mark in various fields. One such figure was Argenys of Ephesus, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. His contributions to the study of geometry and optics were significant during the Hellenistic period.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Argenys of Tarsus, a Christian martyr and saint who lived in the 2nd century CE. According to historical records, she faced persecution for her faith and was eventually executed during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.

In the Middle Ages, Argenys of Constantinople was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who played a crucial role in the propagation of Greek Orthodox Christianity in the region. His writings and teachings influenced the cultural and intellectual landscape of the Byzantine Empire in the 9th century CE.

During the Renaissance, Argenys Palladio was an Italian architect and writer who lived in the 16th century. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the revival of classical architecture, and his works, such as the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza, have left a lasting legacy.

In the realm of literature, Argenys Montero was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century. His works, which often explored themes of love, passion, and social commentary, garnered widespread acclaim and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

People

Argenys + last name combinations

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FAQ

Argenys: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Argenys?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Argenys 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 Argenys a common name?

We classify Argenys 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 Argenys most popular?

The single biggest year for Argenys was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Argenys is about 21 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 Argenys in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Argenys a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Argenys 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 Argenys still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Argenys 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 Argenys 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 named Argenys?

Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Argenys at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.

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