UK girl's name
Agnieszka
Of Polish origin, meaning "chaste" or "pure one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Agnieszka is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Agnieszka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3541, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 9 births.
This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2002 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Agnieszka. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Agnieszka ranked #3541 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 9 girls were registered as Agnieszka.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Agnieszka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3541
2019
Births in 2019
6
Latest year
Peak year
2009
9 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Agnieszka mean?
The name Agnieszka is a Polish feminine form of the Greek name Agnes, derived from the ancient Greek word "agnos" meaning "pure" or "chaste." It finds its roots in the Latin name "Agnēs," which itself comes from the ancient Greek word "hagnos" meaning "sacred" or "holy." The name gained popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages, likely due to the influence of the Catholic Church and the veneration of St. Agnes, an early Christian martyr.
The earliest recorded use of the name Agnieszka in Poland can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appears in historical records and documents. One of the earliest notable individuals to bear this name was Agnieszka, the daughter of Bolesław III Wrymouth, Duke of Poland, who lived in the late 12th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Agnieszka. In the 14th century, Agnieszka of Bohemia (1313-1337) was a Bohemian princess and the first wife of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor. In the 16th century, Agnieszka Firley (1522-1567) was a Polish noblewoman and the second wife of King Sigismund II Augustus of Poland.
In the realm of literature, the name gained prominence through the works of the renowned Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk, whose novel "The Books of Jacob" features a character named Agnieszka. The book was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature in 2018.
Other notable individuals with the name Agnieszka include Agnieszka Radwańska (born 1989), a former professional tennis player from Poland who achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 2; Agnieszka Osiecka (1936-1997), a celebrated Polish poet, writer, and songwriter; and Agnieszka Holland (born 1948), an acclaimed Polish film director known for her works such as "Europa Europa" and "In Darkness."
While the name Agnieszka has its roots in ancient Greek and Latin, it has become a beloved and distinctly Polish name, carrying a rich cultural heritage and historical significance. Its enduring popularity over the centuries is a testament to its beauty and cultural resonance within the Polish tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Agnieszka over time
The chart below shows babies named Agnieszka registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Agnieszka, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2019, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Agnieszka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Agnieszka was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4277 | 31 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4199 | 22 | 5 |
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Names similar to Agnieszka
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Agnieszka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Agnieszka in the UK right now?
In 2019, Agnieszka was ranked #3541 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Agnieszka most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 9 babies registered as Agnieszka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Agnieszka?
Of Polish origin, meaning "chaste" or "pure one".
How many people are called Agnieszka in the UK?
A total of 53 babies have been registered as Agnieszka across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.