boy's name
Agnew
AG-noo (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 35
Agnew is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1912, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Agnew Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Agnew?
In 1953, Agnew was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Agnew
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Agnew Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Agnew over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Agnew
- English AG-noo
Sibling Names for Agnew
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Agnew — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Agnew
How popular is the name Agnew?
In 1953, Agnew was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Agnew a girl's or a boy's name?
Agnew is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Agnew?
Agnew has 2 syllables.
When was Agnew most popular?
Agnew peaked in 1912, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.