Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Argus
//ˈɑɹɡəs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19215 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Argus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Argus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Argus |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
Argus through the decades
- Argus peaked in 1921, when 13 babies were named Argus in the US.
- The 1940s were Argus's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1931–2023), use of Argus has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.