Boy nameCurrently #414 in the USRising
Apollo
//əˈpɑloʊ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Apollo's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Apollo's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Apollo |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 93 |
| 2008 | 80 |
| 2009 | 80 |
| 2010 | 142 |
| 2011 | 142 |
| 2012 | 203 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2014 | 288 |
| 2015 | 322 |
| 2016 | 470 |
| 2017 | 528 |
| 2018 | 552 |
| 2019 | 590 |
| 2020 | 670 |
| 2021 | 794 |
| 2022 | 820 |
| 2023 | 717 |
| 2024 | 776 |
Apollo through the decades
- Apollo peaked in 2022, when 820 babies were named Apollo in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Apollo has risen 363% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Apollo currently ranks #414 in the US and is on the rise.