boy's name
Agathon
ah-gah-TOHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 70
Agathon is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #944. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1902, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1902.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Agathon Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Agathon?
In 1953, Agathon was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #944 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Agathon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Agathon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Agathon
- French ah-gah-TOHN
Sibling Names for Agathon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Agathon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Agathon
Is Agathon a girl's or a boy's name?
Agathon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Agathon?
Agathon has 3 syllables.
When was Agathon most popular?
Agathon peaked in 1902, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.