Apollo
boy name#445 in 2025Apollo entered the US charts in 1965, peaked at #389 in 2022, ranks #445 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1965–2025
#445
rank today
#389
peak (2022)
708
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2877 |
| 1970s | #3291 |
| 1980s | #2255 |
| 1990s | #4680 |
| 2000s | #2819 |
| 2010s | #808 |
| 2020s | #421 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Apollo has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 8,900 people named Apollo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Apollo is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Apollo in 2025?
- Apollo ranks #445 among US boy names in 2025, with 708 babies given the name.
- When was the name Apollo most popular?
- Apollo peaked in 2022, reaching #389 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Apollo with classmates?
- Apollo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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