Apolinar
Meaningof Apollo · Spanish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,293 in 1934
7 babies were named Apolinar in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Apolinar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Apolinar, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Apolinar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryApolinar first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1934, when it ranked #1,293. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendApolinar has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Apolinar means “of Apollo”.
About the name Apolinar
Apolinar is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “of Apollo”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-nar”. US birth records list Apolinar for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 102 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #1,293 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.2 | 240,385 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,225 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 79,618 boys |
| 1940s | 7.3 | 137,363 boys |
| 1950s | 6.8 | 146,843 boys |
| 1960s | 5.0 | 202,020 boys |
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,986 boys |
| 1980s | 9.1 | 110,132 boys |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 148,148 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 377,358 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 468,750 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 Apolinar
What does the name Apolinar mean?
Apolinar means “of Apollo” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Apolinar?
Apolinar has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Apolinar a boy or girl name?
Apolinar is a boy name.
How popular is the name Apolinar?
Apolinar ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#1,293).