Poseidon
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,412 in 2022
22 babies were named Poseidon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 728 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Poseidon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Poseidon, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Poseidon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPoseidon first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #3,412.
- New on the scenePoseidon wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2010.
- TrendPoseidon has slipped 728 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Poseidon
Poseidon is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Poseidon for boys from 2010 to 2025, in 16 of those 16 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #3,412 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 97,087 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 68,259 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 Poseidon
What is the origin of the name Poseidon?
Poseidon has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Poseidon a boy or girl name?
Poseidon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Poseidon?
Poseidon ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#3,412).