Aengus
Meaningone strength · Irish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,702 in 2014
6 babies were named Aengus in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aengus, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aengus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAengus first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #4,702.
- MeaningIn Irish, Aengus means “one strength”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Aengus
Aengus is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “one strength”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-gus”. US birth records list Aengus for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 23 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #4,702 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 334,448 boys |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 179,211 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 boys |
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- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
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- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Aengus
What does the name Aengus mean?
Aengus means “one strength” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Aengus?
Aengus has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Aengus a boy or girl name?
Aengus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aengus?
Aengus ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#4,702).