Total births
979
Unisex name · since 1883
Argie
979 babies named Argie in U.S. Social Security records since 1883, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 979
- total births
- 1883–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
979 girls have been named Argie since 1883, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Argie has been recorded 979 times among girls since 1883, 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 1883 to 1970.
- 979 total births
- 1883–1970 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
979 girls have been named Argie since 1883, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1970.
- 979
- total births
- 1883–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Argie was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
33 babies were named Argie in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Argie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Argie splits its recorded history at 1933: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1883 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Argie at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Argie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1970
- Peak year (1919)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Argie popularity over time - boys
146 total births recorded since 1915 (Argie as boys' name)
Argie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Argie's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Argie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 58
1900s
58 births
- 1910s
1910s
171 births
- 1920s
1920s
233 births
- 1930s
1930s
200 births
- 1940s
1940s
134 births
- 1950s
1950s
105 births
- 1960s 48
1960s
48 births
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 233 births (24% of all-time use).
How Argie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Argie's total volume
Argie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Argie by state
Where Argie concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 29 | 3.0% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Argie's total US births 3.0%
Even split
29 of 979 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Argie? ▼
Argie has been given to 979 babies in the U.S. since 1883, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1970. 33 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Argie most popular? ▼
Argie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Argie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Argie are Texas (29 births), North Carolina (17 births), Arkansas (16 births).
Is Argie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Argie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 979 births, and as a boy's name it has 146 births.
How long has the name Argie been used? ▼
Argie has been recorded in Social Security data since 1883, spanning 88 years of data through 1970.
What names are similar to Argie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Argelia, Argentina, Argusta, Argyle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Argie's data
- Argie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Argies (29 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 Argie
Nearby Names Like Argie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Argie
Argelia Girl
836 births
Argentina Girl
442 births
Argusta Girl
69 births
Argyle Girl
24 births
Arguster Girl
10 births
Compare Argie side by side: Argie vs Argelia Argie vs Argentina Argie vs Argusta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1883–1970 (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. "Argie: Baby Name Since 1883 - 979 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/argie. 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 Argie 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.