Boy · #5,765 in 2026

Poseidon

Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.

  • Greek Mythology
Current Rank
#5,765
Peak Rank
#3,463 (2022)
Total Babies
354
5-Yr Trend
-24%
2010
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#3463
Peak Rank
354
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Poseidon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Greek Mythology
Etymology
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The Story of Poseidon

American parents first put Poseidon on the record books as a baby boy name in 2010, with 9 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 33 Poseidons were born — ranking #3,463 that year. About 54% of every Poseidon on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Poseidon ranks #5,765 for baby boys with 16 births, falling sharply (-24%). All told, over 354 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Poseidon

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

  • Piston
  • Posada
  • Poston
  • Peseta
  • Posten
  • Piscean
  • Procyon
  • Pasada
  • Bescheiden
  • Baisden
  • Bisayan
  • Proceeding

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Poseidon

What does the name Poseidon mean?
Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.
What is the origin of the name Poseidon?
Poseidon has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology.
How popular is Poseidon in 2026?
In 2026, Poseidon ranks #5,765 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Poseidon most popular?
Poseidon reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #3,463 that year with 33 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Poseidon most popular?
Poseidon has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Poseidon.
Is Poseidon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Poseidon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Poseidon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Poseidon include Jianni, Sael, Olyver. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Poseidon

Poseidon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 354 births in the dataset. Poseidon's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #3,463. Use the chart and map above to compare Poseidon'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.