Apollo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Apollo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Apollo?
Apollo is spelled A-P-O-L-L-O. The name has 6 letters.
Apollo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Apollo is associated with the term “destroyer” in ancient Greek.
- Origin
- Apollo is a name of ancient Greek origin associated with the god Apollo in Greek mythology.
- Pronunciation
- uh-PAH-loh · 3 syllables
Apollo Popularity in 2025
Rank#445
Recorded Births708
- Boys usage fell 32 places to #445 and recorded 73 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Apollo Mean?
Apollo is associated with the term “destroyer” in ancient Greek.
Origin: Apollo is a name of ancient Greek origin associated with the god Apollo in Greek mythology.
How Do You Pronounce Apollo?
Pronunciationuh-PAH-loh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Apollo?
- History
- Apollo has been used as a personal name since classical antiquity, linked to a deity revered in ancient Greek religion and adapted in various cultures.
- Cultural notes
- Apollo is culturally associated with the ancient Greek god of music, arts, prophecy, and healing in classical mythology.
Apollo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 708 | #445 |
| 2024 | Boys | 781 | #413 |
| 2023 | Boys | 718 | #434 |
| 2022 | Boys | 820 | #389 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 787 | #397 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 666 | #448 |
| 2019 | Boys | 590 | #489 |
| 2018 | Boys | 552 | #512 |
| 2017 | Boys | 529 | #535 |
| 2016 | Boys | 470 | #586 |
| 2015 | Boys | 323 | #749 |
| 2014 | Boys | 288 | #795 |
| 2013 | Boys | 205 | #974 |
| 2012 | Boys | 203 | #983 |
| 2011 | Boys | 143 | #1,219 |
| 2010 | Boys | 142 | #1,240 |
| 2009 | Boys | 80 | #1,839 |
| 2008 | Boys | 80 | #1,825 |
| 2007 | Boys | 93 | #1,650 |
| 2006 | Boys | 72 | #1,877 |
| 2005 | Boys | 43 | #2,567 |
| 2004 | Boys | 38 | #2,741 |
When Was Apollo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
820 recorded births
National rank #389
2021 · Boys
787 recorded births
National rank #397
2024 · Boys
781 recorded births
National rank #413
2023 · Boys
718 recorded births
National rank #434
Where Apollo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #201 | 15 |
| NE | #266 | 9 |
| MA | #298 | 19 |
| CO | #305 | 21 |
| WA | #309 | 24 |
| WI | #317 | 17 |
| UT | #327 | 14 |
| IA | #346 | 10 |