Agnes is a distinctive choice, ranked #509 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Agnes in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#509
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About the Name Agnes
Agnes is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 58 places over five years. Its high point was #334 in 2015, and it now sits at #474. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Agnes is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Agnes in their class.
Agnes of Blois โ Agnes of Blois or de Puiset was a French noblewoman, she was Countess of Corbeil, Lady of Le Puiset, and Viscountess of Chartres from 1104 until her death in 1129 as the wife of Hugh III of Le Puiset.
Agnes of Rome โ Agnes of Rome (c. 291 โ 21 January 304) was a Roman Christian adolescent who was executed for her faith in the 4th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Agnes
Unlikely. With around 79 UK babies named Agnes per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Agnes in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Agnes has been fairly steady, ranked #509 in 2025 against #416 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #334 in 2015.
Agnes is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Agnes does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice โ your child is unlikely to encounter American Agness in the wild.
79
UK babies named Agnes (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 93 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Agnes
Almost certainly the only Agnes in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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Agnes of Blois or de Puiset was a French noblewoman, she was Countess of Corbeil, Lady of Le Puiset, and Viscountess of Chartres from 1104 until her death in 1129 as the wife of Hugh III of Le Puiset.
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