Agatha
Agatha is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Good, honorable, or virtuous.
Origin and history
Agatha is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'agathos', meaning good or honorable. It was borne by a 3rd-century Christian saint, making it popular in medieval Europe. In the United States, it peaked in usage during the early 20th century and has seen a modest revival in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
9,491 babies in the United States have been named Agatha since 1880. It ranks #1711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1404.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.4 %)
- PA (10.1 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
- MA (4.9 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 212 |
| 1890-1900 | 468 |
| 1900-1910 | 623 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,654 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,624 |
| 1930-1940 | 884 |
| 1940-1950 | 609 |
| 1950-1960 | 508 |
| 1960-1970 | 324 |
| 1970-1980 | 246 |
| 1980-1990 | 314 |
| 1990-2000 | 235 |
| 2000-2010 | 362 |
| 2010-2019 | 716 |
| 2020-2029 | 712 |
Famous people named Agatha
- Agatha Christie: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Aggie, Attie
Fun facts
- Agatha Christie, the famous mystery writer, is one of the most published authors in history.
- The name stems from the Classical Greek adjective 'agathos', used in ancient philosophy to denote high moral worth.