Declining since 2015, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Triton since 1990
Babies named Triton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 373 |
| 2010s | 747 |
| 2020s | 276 |
Meaning & origin
Triton is a rare given name with strong mythological roots. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and peaked in popularity in 2015, after which its usage has gradually declined. In 2025, it ranked 4,707, with roughly 1 in 81,337 baby boys receiving the name. The name's association with the sea god and the largest moon of Neptune makes it a distinctive choice for parents interested in mythology or astronomy. Despite its scarcity, Triton has maintained consistent, albeit low, usage over the past three decades, never cracking the top 1000.
Triton is drawn directly from Greek mythology, where Triton was a merman-like god of the sea. The name's literal etymology is uncertain, though it may be related to a pre-Greek or non-Indo-European substrate. It has been used as a given name in the modern era, especially in English-speaking countries, likely inspired by its mythological association or by the moon Triton (discovered in 1846) and various ships and submarines named after the god.
Sibling names for Triton
Names that share Triton's style, for a brother or sister.
