Ocean: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced OH-shuhn · 2 syllables
Ocean means “sea”, from English and French.
From ocean (“sea”), inspired by the fashionable French female name Oceane.
- Meaning
- sea
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- OH-shuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #717
- US babies a year
- about 774 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Ocean?
Ocean was the #717 name in the US in 2025, given to 720 babies. It’s rising: up 458% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #717 |
| England & Wales | #439 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Ocean?
Half of US adults named Ocean are older than 23; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Ocean
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Nature gender-neutral names
- French gender-neutral names
- English gender-neutral names
Questions about Ocean
What does the name Ocean mean?
Ocean means “sea”. It comes from English and French.
How do you pronounce Ocean?
Ocean is pronounced OH-shuhn.
How popular is the name Ocean?
Ocean was the #717 name in the US in 2025, given to 720 babies. It’s rising: up 458% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ocean?
Half of US adults named Ocean are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 34.