Total births
1,008
Boys' name · since 1981
Argenis
1,008 babies named Argenis in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #8528
- among boys today
- 1,008
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Argenis currently ranks #8528 among boys' names in America, with 1,008 babies recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Argenis has been recorded 1,008 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #8528 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #8528 among boys today
- 1,008 born since 1981
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Argenis is currently the #8528 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 1,008 born since 1981, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8528
- among boys today
- 1,008
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Argenis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8528
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Argenis was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
81 babies were named Argenis in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Argenis compares
1,008 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Argenis's all-time total is 175% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Argenis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,008 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 81 | 23 | 22,252 |
Argenis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Argenis's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 81, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Argenis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#8,528
Active since
1981
Argenis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Argenis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Argenis's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Argenis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 164
1980s
164 births
- 1990s
1990s
432 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s 142
2010s
142 births
- 2020s 67
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 432 births (43% of all-time use).
How Argenis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Argenis's total volume
Argenis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Argenis by state
Where Argenis concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 236 | 23.4% |
| #2 | California | | 184 | 18.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 38 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 23 | 2.3% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Argenis's total US births 23.4%
Even split
236 of 1,008 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Argenis? ▼
1,008 babies have been named Argenis since 1981. It currently ranks #8528 among boys. The peak year was 1990 with 81 births.
When was Argenis most popular? ▼
Argenis was most popular in the 1990s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Argenis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Argenis are New York (236 births), California (184 births), Texas (38 births).
How long has the name Argenis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Argenis since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Argenis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Argus, Argie, Argel, Argyle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Argenis's data
- Argenis's decade-level peak was the 1990s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 67 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Argeniss (236 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Argenis
Nearby Names Like Argenis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Argenis
Argus Boy
205 births
Argie Boy
146 births
Argel Boy
127 births
Argyle Boy
118 births
Argelio Boy
101 births
Compare Argenis side by side: Argenis vs Argus Argenis vs Argie Argenis vs Argel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Argenis
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Argenis: #8528 Boys' Name - 1,008 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/argenis. 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 Argenis 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.