boy's name
Aonghus
- Gender Boy
- Letters 7
- Births on record 200
Aonghus is a boy's name. In 2021 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #768. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1986, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
Aonghus Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Aonghus?
In 2021, Aonghus was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #768 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Aonghus Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aonghus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aonghus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aonghus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Aonghus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aonghus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aonghus
How popular is the name Aonghus?
In 2021, Aonghus was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #768 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Aonghus a girl's or a boy's name?
Aonghus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Aonghus most popular?
Aonghus peaked in 1986, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.