Argenis
Argenis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bright, white, or silver.
Origin and history
Argenis is a classic name of Greek origin derived from the ancient work Argenis, a 1621 Latin romance by John Barclay. It has seen steady, low-frequency usage in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities. Overall, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,008 babies in the United States have been named Argenis since 1880. It ranks #3675 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- NY (47.4 %)
- CA (36.9 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
- MA (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 432 |
| 2000-2010 | 203 |
| 2010-2019 | 142 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Famous people named Argenis
- Argenis Mendez: Professional Boxer, World Champion
- Argenis Blanco: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name gained historic visibility through John Barclay's famous 1621 allegorical novel titled Argenis.
- Derived from the Ancient Greek root 'argos', meaning bright, swift, or shining.