Will my child share the name Apollo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 53 UK babies named Apollo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Apollo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Apollo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Apollo is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 366 places over the last five years to #685 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Apollo popular in the US as well as the UK?

Apollo is more popular in the US (#414) than in the UK (#685). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #685

Apollo

Apollo is a distinctive choice, ranked #685 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Apollo in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#685

US Rank #414

About the Name Apollo

Apollo is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 366 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #679 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Apollo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #414, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.