Holding steady.
Popularity of Pantelis since 1965
Babies named Pantelis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pantelis's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Pantelis is a Greek name with deep roots in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, likely derived from the longer name Panteleimon meaning 'all-compassionate'. In the United States, the name has been in use since at least 1965, with a peak in 1975; since then it has held a stable but low profile, never reaching the top 1,000. While no top states or specific 1-in-N ratio are recorded, the name remains a distinctive choice that reflects Greek heritage and religious tradition.
Pantelis is a modern Greek name, often considered a shortened form of names like Pantaleon or Panteleimon, both containing the Greek elements 'pan' (all) and 'eleos' (mercy, compassion). Saint Panteleimon was a 4th-century martyr and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers in Christian tradition. The name enjoyed popularity in Greek Orthodox communities, particularly in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Pantaleon, Panteleimon
Sibling names for Pantelis
Names that share Pantelis's style, for a brother or sister.
