Unisex nameCurrently #591 in the USRising
Ocean
//ˈoʊʃən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ocean'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.
Ocean's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ocean |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 77 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 71 |
| 1997 | 106 |
| 1998 | 89 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 82 |
| 2002 | 110 |
| 2003 | 135 |
| 2004 | 118 |
| 2005 | 160 |
| 2006 | 150 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 149 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 121 |
| 2013 | 148 |
| 2014 | 163 |
| 2015 | 147 |
| 2016 | 190 |
| 2017 | 188 |
| 2018 | 285 |
| 2019 | 377 |
| 2020 | 505 |
| 2021 | 681 |
| 2022 | 854 |
| 2023 | 800 |
| 2024 | 808 |
Ocean through the decades
- Ocean peaked in 2022, when 854 babies were named Ocean in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ocean has risen 219% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ocean currently ranks #591 in the US and is on the rise.