Silvery; land of silver
Derived from the Latin word 'argentum', meaning silver. It was originally used by Spanish explorers to describe the region of the Río de la Plata, which they believed contained vast silver riches. As a given name, it is a rare place-name choice that evokes a sense of brightness and value.
Less common today
Argentina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,622 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Italian-born actress and writer known for 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Honduran writer and journalist nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature
