Agathe
A girl's name of Greek origin with 49 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name, equivalent to English Agatha
Agathe is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the French and German form of Agatha, from the Greek agathos meaning 'good, virtuous, honorable.'
Saint Agatha of Sicily was one of the earliest Christian martyrs, venerated for her courage and purity. Agathe carries this venerable history in a softer, more Continental European form — quietly distinguished, the kind of name that sounds entirely at home on a Parisian street or a Bavarian hillside.
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Phonetically, Agathe belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Agathe’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Agathe has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 27 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 11 | — |
The Story of Agathe
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Agathe is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Agathe are most likely born between 2008 and 2022.
How rare is Agathe?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Agathe is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2010s with 27 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Agathe by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2000–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #15355 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13486 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12506 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16493 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16577 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16618 |
| 2011 | 5 | #16826 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15546 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15077 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2022