Apollos
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,343 in 2023
23 babies were named Apollos in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,584 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Apollos you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Apollos, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Apollos would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryApollos first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,343.
- TrendApollos has climbed 1,584 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Apollos
Apollos is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-los”. US birth records list Apollos for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 19 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,343 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 190,840 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 93,313 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 Apollos
What is the origin of the name Apollos?
Apollos has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Apollos a boy or girl name?
Apollos is a boy name.
How popular is the name Apollos?
Apollos ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,343).