Agapè is a rare and unique female given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'agape', which means 'love'. In Greek culture, 'agape' refers to selfless or spiritual love, rather than romantic or familial love.
The name Agapè was popular among early Christians due to its association with love and charity. It gained further prominence during the Middle Ages when it became used as a name for female saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church. One of the most well-known examples is Saint Agapè, who was a 4th-century martyr.
Despite its historical significance, Agapè remains relatively uncommon today. However, those who bear this distinctive name carry with them a powerful and meaningful symbol of love and devotion.
The name Agape has seen a varied trend in popularity over the past three decades in the United States. Between 1992 and 2023, there were a total of 107 babies born with this name.
While it started with six births in 1992, the popularity of Agape fluctuated over the years. It reached its peak in 2020 with twelve births, nearly doubling the previous highest year which was 2014 with nine births. Interestingly, the years 2003, 2007, and 2008 saw only five births each.
Despite these fluctuations, Agape has remained a relatively uncommon name, never ranking among the top 1000 most popular names for girls in any given year during this period. However, it's important to note that even with fewer occurrences, each child named Agape is unique and special. These statistics simply provide insight into how often the name has been chosen over time.
As of 2023, there have been nine births with the name Agape so far, indicating a continued interest in this distinctive moniker. It will be interesting to see if this trend continues or changes in the coming years.