Holding steady.
Popularity of Apolonio since 1909
Babies named Apolonio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Apolonio's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 242 |
| 1930s | 154 |
| 1940s | 165 |
| 1950s | 148 |
| 1960s | 135 |
| 1970s | 162 |
| 1980s | 152 |
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Apolonio is a rare and historically rooted name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1909. Its peak usage occurred in 1910, and since then it has maintained a low but stable presence. The name never ranked in the top 1000 and has no notable recent resurgence, with its annual occurrence consistently below the threshold needed for a 1-in-N statistic. The name is primarily associated with Spanish and Italian heritage, reflecting a long tradition of naming boys after the Greek god Apollo via the Latinized form. While not widely used today, Apolonio offers a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with classical and religious connections.
Derived from the Greek name Apollonios, meaning 'of Apollo'. This name was borne by several early saints and martyrs, including a 2nd-century Greek apologist. The Spanish and Italian forms Apolonio and Apollonio have been used in Catholic regions, particularly in honor of Saint Apollonius.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Polo, Lonio
Variants: Apollonio, Apolloni, Apollonius
Sibling names for Apolonio
Names that share Apolonio's style, for a brother or sister.
