Argie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Argie is a name of Greek origin meaning 'silver'. It evolved from the ancient Greek name Argyros through various linguistic forms. The name is often associated with traits of friendliness and uniqueness. There are no biblical references linked to Argie, and it gained popularity mainly in the 20th century. Variants include Argy and Argyle.

The name Argie is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Argie has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Argie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3876th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3906th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6024th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1731st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1939th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3843rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12316th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Argie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Argie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɑrdʒi/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Argie is derived from the Greek name 'Argyros', which means 'silver'. It has been used as a diminutive form of names like Argyle or as a standalone name.

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Meaning

silver

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Language Evolution

Argyros (Ancient Greek), Argy (Modern Greek), Argie (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Argie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly as a friendly and approachable diminutive.

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Variants & Derivatives

Argy, Argyle

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Modern Popularity & Image

Argie is perceived as a friendly and unique name, often associated with warmth and approachability.

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Famous People

Argie L. O'Neill, a notable figure in contemporary literature

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Argie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Argie"

"Argie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3876th of 7545 69
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3906th of 6773 61
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6024th of 7552 16
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1731st of 9107 401
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1939th of 9204 332
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3843rd of 12526 191
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 12316th of 19264 26

Regional Popularity of "Argie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 96.75%
2289th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 95.07%
2237th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Argie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 62.30%
1474th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 70.42%
1657th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 84.16%
2401st/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Argie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Argie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.