boy's name
Apostolos
ah-POS-toh-los (Greek)
- Origin Greek
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 252
Apostolos is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Apostolos is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in 1976, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Apostolos Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 21 |
How Popular Is Apostolos?
In 2018, Apostolos was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Apostolos Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Apostolos
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Apostolos Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Apostolos over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Apostolos
- Greek ah-POS-toh-los
Sibling Names for Apostolos
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Apostolos — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Apostolos
How popular is the name Apostolos?
In 2018, Apostolos was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Apostolos a girl's or a boy's name?
Apostolos is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Apostolos?
Apostolos has 4 syllables.
When was Apostolos most popular?
Apostolos peaked in 1976, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Apostolos a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Apostolos currently ranks #6,140 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.