Baby Name Popularity Profile

Apollo

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Apollo.

✦ Meaning uncertain 🌍 Greek mythological
National Rank (2025) #445
All-Time Peak Rank #389 Achieved 2022
Total U.S. Births 9,000 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1965 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 820 births in 2022
πŸ’‘ The Apollo Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Meaning uncertain
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from Ancient Greek αΌˆΟ€ΟŒΞ»Ξ»Ο‰Ξ½ (ApΓ³llōn). The etymology is debated, with theories linking it to 'destroyer' or 'strength'.
Pronunciation: uh-POL-oh
Themes & Categories
mythological
Etymology confidence: Medium Β· Under review

πŸ“– 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.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Apollo across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +119.2% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 820 births in 2022
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 7 yrs
Registry Streak 55 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-po-llo
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Washington, Florida
States with Data 43
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #201 133 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #307 233 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #395 235 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #310 307 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #369 503 2021 +10.4% Growth
Oregon #477 132 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #368 1,361 2024 6.9% Decline
Hawaii Unranked 35 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #328 93 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #462 779 2023 +38.5% Growth
Kansas #469 93 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #318 163 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #546 185 2019 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #361 41 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #590 172 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #515 134 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #570 200 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #370 155 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #426 94 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #409 259 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #475 97 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #464 180 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #577 295 2021 32.0% Decline
Nebraska #266 45 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #364 132 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #522 101 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #682 232 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #298 113 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #632 79 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #348 59 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #398 235 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #449 337 2025 +15.2% Growth
Alaska Unranked 6 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 17 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #554 56 2022 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 11 2023 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 32 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #625 52 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #490 25 2021 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 15 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 24 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume

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