Apollo
- US rank
- #445
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #389 in 2022
708 babies were named Apollo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1965–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Apollo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,413 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Apollo, 708 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Apollo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryApollo first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #389.
- Then vs nowApollo is 55× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,413.
- Where it's lovedApollo is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #201, followed by Nebraska (#266) and Massachusetts (#298). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
About the name Apollo
Apollo is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-llo”. US birth records list Apollo for boys from 1965 to 2025, in 57 of those 61 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #389 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #445, with 708 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.3 | 431,034 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 123,001 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 69,832 boys |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 135,685 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,355 boys |
| 2010s | 185 | 5,407 boys |
| 2020s | 432 | 2,314 boys |
Other spellings of Apollo
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 Apollo
What is the origin of the name Apollo?
Apollo has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Apollo a boy or girl name?
Apollo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Apollo?
Apollo ranked #445 for US boys in 2025, given to 708 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#389).