girl's name
Argentina
ar-jen-TEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 462
Argentina is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2017 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 1925, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Argentina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Argentina?
In 2017, Argentina 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.
Where Argentina Is Used
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 Argentina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Argentina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Argentina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Argentina
- English ar-jen-TEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Argentina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Argentina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Argentina
How popular is the name Argentina?
In 2017, Argentina 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 Argentina a girl's or a boy's name?
Argentina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Argentina?
Argentina has 4 syllables.
When was Argentina most popular?
Argentina peaked in 1925, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.