boy's name
Aongus
AYN-gus (Irish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 28
Aongus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #322. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1970, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aongus Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1970s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 13 |
How Popular Is Aongus?
In 1986, Aongus was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #322 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
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 Aongus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aongus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aongus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aongus
- Irish AYN-gus
Sibling Names for Aongus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aongus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aongus
Is Aongus a girl's or a boy's name?
Aongus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aongus?
Aongus has 2 syllables.
When was Aongus most popular?
Aongus peaked in 1970, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.