Apollo: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-PAH-loh · 3 syllables
From Latin Apollo, from Ancient Greek (Apollon).
- Origin
- Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-PAH-loh
- US rank (2025)
- #445
- US babies a year
- about 764 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic
How popular is Apollo?
Apollo was the #445 name in the US in 2025, given to 708 babies. It’s rising: up 229% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #445 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Canada | #577 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Apollo?
Half of US adults named Apollo are older than 31; most are between 18 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Apollo
How do you pronounce Apollo?
Apollo is pronounced uh-PAH-loh.
How popular is the name Apollo?
Apollo was the #445 name in the US in 2025, given to 708 babies. It’s rising: up 229% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Apollo?
Half of US adults named Apollo are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 53.