Sibling names for Agnes
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Agnes usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Agnes, whose busiest decade was the 1920s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Agnes
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | flourishing, blooming | #391 | 2,973 | 1920s |
| Edna | pleasure, delight (Hebrew) | #2,463 | 451 | 1920s |
| Gertrude | spear + strength (or maiden) | #6,632 | 139 | 1910s |
| Essie | pet form of Esther | #3,306 | 255 | 1920s |
| Ethel | noble | #4,211 | 139 | 1910s |
| Mae | pet form of Mary or Margaret | #501 | 3,007 | 1920s |
| Edith | wealth + war | #499 | 3,028 | 1920s |
| Selma | #2,810 | 322 | 1920s | |
| Nell | pet form of Eleanor, Ellen or Helen | #1,628 | 617 | 1920s |
Brother names for Agnes
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer | noble and famous | #1,223 | 814 | 1920s |
| Clarence | of Clare (a ducal title) | #1,500 | 608 | 1920s |
| Sam | #647 | 2,086 | 1920s | |
| Luther | "people" + "army" | #1,464 | 603 | 1920s |
| Emil | #1,269 | 841 | 1920s | |
| Percy | from Percy-en-Auge, Normandy | #1,279 | 622 | 1920s |
| Rufus | "red, red-haired" | #4,019 | 125 | 1920s |
| Claude | #3,044 | 186 | 1920s | |
| Herman | army man, warrior | #2,368 | 265 | 1920s |
| Walter | ruler of the army | #252 | 6,485 | 1920s |
Agnes's era
Agnes ranked #1,016 for girls in 2025, against #1,275 in 2015. Its best year was 1899, at #37. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Agnes included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor, Oscar.
Same era, but close to Agnes
These names follow Agnes's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Agnes. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Archie same first letter as Agnes
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Agnes's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Agnes's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Agnes or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Agnes itself are excluded.