Aeneas
Boy name · Greek · Latin · Scottish
Meaningpraiseworthy · Greek
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,556 in 2002
9 babies were named Aeneas in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,623 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Aeneas you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aeneas, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aeneas would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAeneas first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #2,556. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAeneas has slipped 1,623 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Aeneas means “praiseworthy”. Our records link it to Greek, Latin and Scottish roots.
About the name Aeneas
Aeneas is a boy name of Greek, Latin and Scottish origin meaning “praiseworthy”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-eas”. US birth records list Aeneas for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 31 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #2,556 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,421 boys |
| 2010s | 6.1 | 164,745 boys |
| 2020s | 8.8 | 114,068 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Aeneas
What does the name Aeneas mean?
Aeneas means “praiseworthy” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Aeneas?
Aeneas has Greek, Latin, Scottish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Aeneas a boy or girl name?
Aeneas is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aeneas?
Aeneas ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#2,556).