Ptolemy
boy name#9714 in 2025Ptolemy entered the US charts in 2003, peaked at #8146 in 2016, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2003–2025
#9714
rank today
#8146
peak (2016)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #10908 |
| 2010s | #9516 |
| 2020s | #10855 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ptolemy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ptolemy 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 Ptolemy in 2025?
- Ptolemy ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ptolemy most popular?
- Ptolemy peaked in 2016, reaching #8146 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ptolemy with classmates?
- Ptolemy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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