Total births
442
Girls' name · since 1913
Argentina
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 442 babies named Argentina, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 442
- total births
- 1913–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Argentina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 442 recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Argentina has been recorded 442 times among girls since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2017.
- 442 total births
- 1913–2017 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
442 girls have been named Argentina since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2017.
- 442
- total births
- 1913–2017
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Argentina was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
16 babies were named Argentina in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Argentina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Argentina splits its recorded history at 1963: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Argentina at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Argentina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2017
- Peak year (1925)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Argentina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Argentina's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Argentina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
82 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s
1940s
52 births
- 1950s
1950s
34 births
- 1960s
1960s
44 births
- 1970s
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
50 births
- 1990s
1990s
55 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 82 births (19% of all-time use).
Argentina by state
Where Argentina concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 45 | 10.2% |
Texas share of Argentina's total US births 10.2%
45 of 442 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Argentina? ▼
442 babies have been named Argentina since 1913. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1925 with 16 births.
When was Argentina most popular? ▼
Argentina was most popular in the 1920s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Argentina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Argentina are Texas (45 births).
How long has the name Argentina been used? ▼
Records for Argentina go back to 1913, giving 105 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Argentina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Argie, Argelia, Argusta, Argyle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Argentina's data
- Argentina's decade-level peak was the 1920s (82 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Argentinas (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Argentina
Nearby Names Like Argentina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Argentina
Argie Girl
979 births
Argelia Girl
836 births
Argusta Girl
69 births
Argyle Girl
24 births
Arguster Girl
10 births
Compare Argentina side by side: Argentina vs Argie Argentina vs Argelia Argentina vs Argusta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–2017 (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. "Argentina: Baby Name Since 1913 - 442 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/argentina. 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 Argentina 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 July 2026.