Pollux
boy name#12008 in 2025Pollux entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #9568 in 2015, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
#12008
rank today
#9568
peak (2015)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11037 |
| 2010s | #11523 |
| 2020s | #10861 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Pollux are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Pollux is a kid of about 10 — 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 Pollux in 2025?
- Pollux ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pollux most popular?
- Pollux peaked in 2015, reaching #9568 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pollux with classmates?
- Pollux will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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