Declining since 2018, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Platon since 2010
Babies named Platon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Platon is a rare Greek name in the United States, with its first recorded use in the Social Security data in 2010. It reached its peak rank of 8910 in 2014, and has been falling in usage since 2018. In the most recent year (2025), it was given to only 1 in 213,510 boys. The name's trajectory suggests it remains outside the mainstream, favored by parents seeking a distinct classical name with strong intellectual associations. No top states were recorded, indicating its use is geographically scattered and very uncommon.
From the Greek name Πλάτων (Platon), derived from platys meaning 'broad, wide'. It was a nickname for the philosopher Aristocles, who became known as Plato, possibly for his broad shoulders or wide forehead. The name has been used in various forms across European languages, but is relatively rare in modern English-speaking countries.
Sibling names for Platon
Names that share Platon's style, for a brother or sister.
