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1926

First Year

1926

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#4851

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Argent

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Tinctures are the colours, metals, and furs used in heraldry. There are nine tinctures in common use: two metals, five colours, and two furs. The metals are or and argent ; the colours gules (red), azure (blue), vert (green), sable (black), and purpure (purple); and the furs ermine, which is derived from the winter fur of a stoat, and vair, which is derived from the fur of a red squirrel.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tincture%5F%28heraldry%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tincture%5F%28heraldry%29)

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Argent](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Tinctures_%28metals_and_colours%29.svg/330px-Tinctures_%28metals_and_colours%29.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tincture%5F%28heraldry%29)

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## The Story of Argent

Argent first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1926: 5 births, good for #4,851 nationwide. Argent last appeared in the published SSA data in 1926, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Argent

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

* Ahrendt
* Sergeant
* [Sargent](/sargent)
* Arent
* Sargeant
* [Arjun](/arjun)
* [Arjuna](/arjuna)
* Largent
* [Arjan](/arjan)
* Sgt
* Argine
* Argento

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Argent

What does the name Argent mean?

Tinctures are the colours, metals, and furs used in heraldry. There are nine tinctures in common use: two metals, five colours, and two furs. The metals are or and argent ; the colours gules (red), azure (blue), vert (green), sable (black), and purpure (purple); and the furs ermine, which is derived from the winter fur of a stoat, and vair, which is derived from the fur of a red squirrel.

How popular is Argent in 2026?

In 2026, Argent ranks #4,851 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Argent most popular?

Argent reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #4,851 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Argent a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Argent is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Argent?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Argent include Adoree, Alcy, Ardonia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧AdoreePeak #4851](/adoree)[👧AlcyPeak #4851](/alcy)[👧ArdoniaPeak #4851](/ardonia)[👧ArzonaPeak #4851](/arzona)[👧AtricePeak #4851](/atrice)[👧CeledoniaPeak #4851](/celedonia)[👧CesiraPeak #4851](/cesira)[👧ConnellPeak #4851](/connell)

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## About the name Argent 

Argent is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Argent's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #4,851\. Use the chart and map above to compare Argent's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1926 → ](/year/1926)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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