boy name
Apollo
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#445 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Apollo in the US, 1880–2025
Apollo first appears in US records in 1965. It peaked in 2022, when 820 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 708.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Apollo a boy or a girl name?
Apollo is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Apollo?
In 2025, Apollo ranked #445 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Apollo most popular?
Apollo was most popular in 2022, when about 820 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.