Triton
Every Triton since 1990 — 1,495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Triton
Triton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,845 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,495 American babies have been named Triton. Its peak came in 2015, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Triton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Triton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,845 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,889 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2,768 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2,614 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,616 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1,920 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,333 |
| 2018 | 76 | #1,957 |
| 2017 | 82 | #1,825 |
| 2016 | 85 | #1,798 |
| 2015 | 89 | #1,738 |
| 2014 | 88 | #1,726 |
| 2013 | 77 | #1,861 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,152 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,016 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,209 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,076 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,459 |
| 2007 | 57 | #2,299 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,976 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,898 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,213 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,438 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,784 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,961 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,055 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,747 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,348 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Triton in 2025?
Triton ranked #4,845 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Triton?
1,495 babies have been named Triton in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Triton most popular?
Triton peaked in 2015, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Triton a boy or girl name?
Triton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Triton rising or falling?
Triton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.