At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025 (boys)
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1938 (#3,534)
- Babies in 1938 (boys)
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- As a girl name
- Last recorded 1934 (#3,802)Peak #2,640 in 1919
- Peak (boys)
- #3,390 in 1931
- First recorded
- 1914 (as a girl name; 1917 as a boy name)
Meaning of Argusta
Argusta (ar-GUS-tuh) bursts onto the scene like a golden sunrise over ancient cobblestones. This unisex treasure carries its roots straight from Latin “Augusta,” meaning venerable or majestic, and it waltzes through history with the grace of a Roman empress and the spark of a festival torch. In just a handful of early 1900s birth records, Argusta winked at curious parents who longed for a name both strong and sweet. It feels like a secret melody whispered through time, full of playful courage and old-world charm. Whether whispered at dawn or shouted in triumph, Argusta invites every child to shine with bold warmth and timeless flair.
How to pronounce Argusta
English
- Pronounced ar-GUS-tuh /ɑrˈɡʌstə/
Popularity of Argusta in the U.S.
Argusta was last recorded in the U.S. in 1938, ranked #3,534 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,390 in 1931. It first appears in the records in 1914, as a girl name, and was last recorded as one in 1934, at #3,802.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Boys year by year, 1917–1938 5 rows
Girls year by year, 1914–1934 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 6 | 3,802 | back (not recorded in 1933) |
| 1932 | 6 | 3,901 | back (not recorded in 1931) |
| 1930 | 6 | 4,047 | back (not recorded in 1927–1929) |
| 1926 | 9 | 3,269 | ▲ 1,157 |
| 1925 | 6 | 4,426 | back (not recorded in 1924) |
| 1923 | 5 | 4,967 | ▼ 1,312 |
| 1922 | 8 | 3,655 | ▲ 1,444 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5,099 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 12 | 2,640 | back (not recorded in 1915–1918) |
| 1914 | 6 | 3,188 | new |