Poseidon
From Ancient Greek Ποσειδῶν (Poseidôn).
Every Poseidon since 2010 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Poseidon
Poseidon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,668 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2010, 344 American babies have been named Poseidon. Its peak came in 2022, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Poseidon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Poseidon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,668 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,838 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,849 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,449 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,558 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,895 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,616 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,863 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,067 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,962 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,665 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,425 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,585 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,227 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,929 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,617 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Poseidon mean?
From Ancient Greek Ποσειδῶν (Poseidôn).
How popular is the name Poseidon in 2025?
Poseidon ranked #4,668 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Poseidon?
344 babies have been named Poseidon in the United States since 2010, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Poseidon most popular?
Poseidon peaked in 2022, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Poseidon a boy or girl name?
Poseidon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Poseidon rising or falling?
Poseidon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.