Total births
205
Boys' name · since 1912
Argus
Argus has 205 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 205
- total births
- 1912–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Argus is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 205 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Argus recorded 205 times among boys since 1912, 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 1912 to 2025.
- 205 total births
- 1912–2025 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
205 boys have been named Argus since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2025.
- 205
- total births
- 1912–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Argus was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
13 babies were named Argus in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Argus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Argus's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Argus at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Argus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Argus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Argus's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Argus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
76 births
- 1930s
1930s
35 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 28
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 76 births (37% of all-time use).
Argus by state
Where Argus concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 16 | 7.8% |
Arkansas share of Argus's total US births 7.8%
16 of 205 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Argus? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 205 babies named Argus. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 13 births.
When was Argus most popular? ▼
Argus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Argus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Argus are Arkansas (16 births).
How long has the name Argus been used? ▼
Argus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Argus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Argenis, Argie, Argel, Argyle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Argus's data
- Argus's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (76 total births) through the 2020s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Arkansas records the most Arguss (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas 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 Argus
Nearby Names Like Argus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Argus
Argenis Boy
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Argie Boy
146 births
Argel Boy
127 births
Argyle Boy
118 births
Argelio Boy
101 births
Compare Argus side by side: Argus vs Argenis Argus vs Argie Argus vs Argel
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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, 1912–2025 (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. "Argus: Baby Name Since 1912 - 205 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/argus. 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 Argus 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.