Total births
127
Boys' name · since 1915
Argel
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 127 babies named Argel, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 127
- total births
- 1915–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
127 boys have been named Argel since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Argel recorded 127 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2012.
- 127 total births
- 1915–2012 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
127 boys have been named Argel since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2012.
- 127
- total births
- 1915–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Argel was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
11 babies were named Argel in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Argel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Argel splits its recorded history at 1929: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Argel at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Argel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2012
- Peak year (1920)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Argel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Argel's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Argel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s
1920s
50 births
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 50 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Argel? ▼
Argel has been given to 127 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 11 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Argel most popular? ▼
Argel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Argel been used? ▼
Argel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 98 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Argel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Argenis, Argus, Argie, Argyle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Argel's data
- Argel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (50 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Argel
Nearby Names Like Argel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Argel
Argenis Boy
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Argus Boy
205 births
Argie Boy
146 births
Argyle Boy
118 births
Argelio Boy
101 births
Compare Argel side by side: Argel vs Argenis Argel vs Argus Argel vs Argie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Argel: Baby Name Since 1915 - 127 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/argel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Argel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.