Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Apollo.
National Rank (2025)
#445
All-Time Peak Rank
#389 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
9,000
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Apollo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Apollo
According to SSA data, Apollo achieved its highest historical rank of #389 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 820 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 119.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 55 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Apollo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+119.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record820Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
55Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:21
1970s:135
1980s:263
1990s:144
2000s:512
2010s:3,445
2020s:4,480
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-po-llo
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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