unisex name
Argyle
AR-gyle (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 155
Argyle is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1950 it was given to 7 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 1929, when 17 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.
Argyle Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 7 |
How Popular Is Argyle?
In 1950, Argyle was given to 7 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 Argyle 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 Argyle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Argyle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Argyle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Argyle
- English AR-gyle
Sibling Names for Argyle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Argyle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Argyle
How popular is the name Argyle?
In 1950, Argyle was given to 7 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 Argyle a girl's or a boy's name?
Argyle is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Argyle?
Argyle has 2 syllables.
When was Argyle most popular?
Argyle peaked in 1929, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.