Unisex · #8,115 in 2026

Argelis

Current Rank
#8,115
Peak Rank
#2,680 (1981)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,147 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,680 (36 total)
👦As Boy Name
1981
First Year
1990
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#2680
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1991
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#13147
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Argelis

As a girl name

Argelis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 5 Argeliss were born — ranking #13,147 that year. As of 2026, Argelis ranks #13,147 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Argeliss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Argelis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1981, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 17 Argeliss were born — ranking #2,680 that year. As of 2026, Argelis ranks #8,115 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Argeliss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Argelis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Argelis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Argolis
  • Arguelles
  • Margulis
  • Margolis
  • Arguello
  • Arales
  • Hourglass
  • Arliss
  • Arlis
  • Egoless
  • Argyles
  • Argali

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Argelis

What does the name Argelis mean?
Argelis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Argelis in 2026?
In 2026, Argelis ranks #8,115 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Argelis most popular?
Argelis reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #2,680 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Argelis most popular?
Argelis has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Argelis.
Is Argelis a unisex name?
Yes — Argelis is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 12% of Argeliss assigned female and 88% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Argelis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Argelis include Cayce, Sonia, Amish. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Argelis

Argelis is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Argelis's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #2,680. Use the chart and map above to compare Argelis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.