Boy · #4,307 in 2026

Hargus

Name: Popularity of the name Hargus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hargus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,307

Peak Rank

#3,825 (1915)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1922

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#3825

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hargus

American parents first put Hargus on the record books as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 5 Harguss were born — ranking #3,825 that year. The 1910s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Harguss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1922 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 10 Harguss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hargus

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

Hargis
Margus
Sargus
Horus
Horace
Harness
Haggis
Harkness
Largesse
Haris
Harks
Haras

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hargus

What does the name Hargus mean?

Hargus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hargus in 2026?

In 2026, Hargus ranks #4,307 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hargus most popular?

Hargus reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #3,825 that year with 5 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Hargus most popular?

Hargus has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Hargus.

Is Hargus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Hargus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hargus include Abert, Adelore, Ausby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hargus

Hargus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Hargus's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #3,825. Use the chart and map above to compare Hargus'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.