NAME PROFILE
Apollo
Apollo is of Greek origin, meaning 'destroyer.' In mythology, Apollo is the god of the sun, music, art, knowledge, and healing, embodying a balance of strength and beauty.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,012 |
| Gender | Male (82% / 18%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite✨ Double Letter
Top States
CA — 31%TX — 19%FL — 17%NY — 17%MI — 17%
Notable People
Apollo (Greek God of the Sun, Music, and Prophecy) · Apollo 11 (First crewed mission to land on the Moon) · Apollo Creed (Fictional character from *Rocky* series) · Apollo 13 (NASA mission famous for its near-disaster) · Apollo Theater (Historic performance venue in Harlem)
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