An estimated 8,900 living Americans are named Apollo.
How rare is Apollo?
Apollo is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 708 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 13.7% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Apollo?
The median age of a living American named Apollo is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 11 years old.
Is Apollo still popular?
Yes — Apollo is currently rising in popularity, with 708 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.1× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Apollo most common?
Apollo has its strongest geographic signal in Nevada, where it appears 2.8× more often than the national baseline.
1965Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
13.7%
2025
708
All-time
9,000
Diaspora map
Apollo spread fast — broke out in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia (2020) and ran high in 19 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia, 2020 · over-represented in 19 states over 4 years
