No authentication required
Only estimates age from first names
Start by making REST API calls without authentication. Use the provided website for documentation and testing.
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About this API
Agify.io is a simple API that estimates a person's age based solely on their first name. It is useful for developers who want to infer demographic information without requiring explicit age input from users.
This API is relevant for applications that need quick age approximations for personalization, analytics, or validation purposes. Since it does not require authentication, it is easy to integrate and test.
While it provides a straightforward service, the accuracy depends on the underlying data and may vary based on name popularity and regional differences. It is best used as a supplementary tool rather than a definitive source of age data.
What you can build
- 1Display estimated age from user first name
- 2Generate demographic insights based on names
- 3Validate age assumptions in user profiles
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
Getting started
Start by making REST API calls without authentication. Use the provided website for documentation and testing.
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 Agify.io 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 browsers.
Is HTTPS required to use the API?+
While not explicitly stated, using HTTPS is recommended for security.
Technical details
- Auth type
- none
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 700 ms
- Last health check
- 8/13/2026, 5:30:27 AM