Boy · #4,081 in 2026

Apolo

Name: Popularity of the name Apolo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Apolo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,081

Peak Rank

#4,081 (2026)

Total Babies

277

5-Yr Trend

+118%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4081

Peak Rank

277

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Apolo

Apolo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 26 Apolos were born — ranking #4,081 that year. As of 2026, Apolo ranks #4,081 for baby boys with 26 births, rising sharply (+118% over the past five years). In total, more than 277 Apolos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Apolo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Apolo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Apollo
Appello
Apella
Apoyo
Appellee
Opole
Apala
Upolu
Appeal
Apply
Appall
Appeals

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Apolo

What does the name Apolo mean?

Apolo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Apolo in 2026?

In 2026, Apolo ranks #4,081 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.

When was Apolo most popular?

Apolo reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,081 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Apolo most popular?

Apolo has historically been most popular in Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Apolo.

Is Apolo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Apolo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Apolo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Apolo include Wyland, Anvith, Yonael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Apolo

Apolo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 277 births in the dataset. Apolo's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,081. Use the chart and map above to compare Apolo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.