Ocean
boy name#717 in 2025Ocean entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #590 in 2024, ranks #717 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1974–2025
#717
rank today
#590
peak (2024)
375
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4634 |
| 1990s | #3794 |
| 2000s | #2051 |
| 2010s | #1651 |
| 2020s | #670 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ocean has been most popular in CA, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Ocean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ocean is a kid of about 5 — 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 Ocean in 2025?
- Ocean ranks #717 among US boy names in 2025, with 375 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ocean most popular?
- Ocean peaked in 2024, reaching #590 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ocean with classmates?
- Ocean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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