boy's name
Ptolemy
TOL-uh-mee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 238
Ptolemy is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ptolemy Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Ptolemy?
In 2024, Ptolemy was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Ptolemy Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ptolemy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ptolemy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ptolemy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ptolemy
- English TOL-uh-mee
Sibling Names for Ptolemy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ptolemy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ptolemy
How popular is the name Ptolemy?
In 2024, Ptolemy was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Ptolemy a girl's or a boy's name?
Ptolemy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ptolemy?
Ptolemy has 3 syllables.
When was Ptolemy most popular?
Ptolemy peaked in 2004, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Ptolemy a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ptolemy currently ranks #10,175 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.