Agnes
Girl name · Greek · pronounced AG-niss
Verified name
What does Agnes mean?
Pure or chaste
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 704 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 509 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Aggie, Nessie
Variant: Agnese, Ines
Related: Agnieszka, Inessa
Using Agnes across cultures
Early Christian martyr name prominent in Europe.
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