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Estimates the age from a first name.

Use it when

No authentication required

Watch for

Only estimates age from first names

First check

Start by sending requests without authentication. Use the API endpoint documented on the official website to query age estimates by first name.

Auth
none
CORS
Yes
HTTPS
Yes
Signup
None
Latency
385 ms
Protocol
REST
Pricing
free

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About this API

Agify.io is a simple API designed to estimate a person's age based solely on their first name. It is useful for developers who want to infer demographic information without requiring explicit user input about age.

This API is relevant for applications that need quick age approximations, such as user profiling, marketing segmentation, or demographic analysis. Because it does not require authentication, it is easy to integrate and test.

While the API provides a straightforward service, its accuracy depends on the underlying data and may vary across different names and cultures. It is best used as a supplementary tool rather than a definitive source of age information.

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What you can build

  • 1Display estimated age from user first name
  • 2Generate demographic insights based on names
  • 3Validate age assumptions in user profiles
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Strengths & limitations

Strengths

  • No authentication required
  • Simple and focused functionality
  • Quick age estimation from names

Limitations

  • Only estimates age from first names
  • Accuracy depends on name data coverage
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Example request

Generic template — replace <endpoint> with the real path from the docs.
curl https://agify.io/<endpoint>
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Getting started

Start by sending requests without authentication. Use the API endpoint documented on the official website to query age estimates by first name.

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FAQ

Do I need an API key to use Agify.io?+

No, Agify.io does not require any authentication or API key.

What kind of data does the API return?+

It returns an estimated age based on the provided first name.

Can I use Agify.io from a browser?+

Yes, since it uses REST and requires no authentication, it can be called from browser environments.

Is HTTPS required to access the API?+

While not explicitly stated, it is recommended to use HTTPS for secure communication.

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Technical details

CORS: YesHTTPS: YesSignup: NoOpen source: No
Auth type
none
Pricing
free
Protocols
REST
Response time
385 ms
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