Apollo

Apollo is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 776 boys in the United States.

Apollo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Apollo

Apollo belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Apollo first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #389 in 2022, and in 2024 776 babies received the name — 8,282 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Apollo in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#389 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Apollo in 2024
776
Total since 1880
8,282

Apollo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#679 in 2022
Babies named Apollo in 2025
39
Total since 1996
393

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Apollo mean?

The meaning of Apollo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Apollo a boy or girl name?

Apollo is a boy name. In 2024, 776 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Apollo?

Apollo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Apollo?

Apollo first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #389 in 2022, and 776 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].