Total births
1,084
Girls' name · since 1885
Apolonia
Apolonia has 1,084 recorded births since 1885 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6939
- among girls today
- 1,084
- born since 1885
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
1,084 babies have been named Apolonia since 1885, making it today's #6939 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Apolonia recorded 1,084 times among girls since 1885, holding rank #6939 nationally today, ahead of 61% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2025.
- #6939 among girls today
- 1,084 born since 1885
- 1920s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Apolonia is currently the #6939 girls' name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 1,084 born since 1885, peaking in the 1920s.
- #6939
- among girls today
- 1,084
- born since 1885
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Apolonia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6939
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Apolonia was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
25 babies were named Apolonia in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Apolonia compares
1,084 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Apolonia's all-time total is 184% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Apolonia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,084 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Apolonia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Apolonia's full recorded timeline at 1964, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1885, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Apolonia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#6,939
Active since
1885
Apolonia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Apolonia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Apolonia's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Apolonia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 25
1890s
25 births
- 1900s 45
1900s
45 births
- 1910s
1910s
137 births
- 1920s
1920s
165 births
- 1930s
1930s
122 births
- 1940s 27
1940s
27 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
111 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s
2000s
78 births
- 2010s
2010s
100 births
- 2020s
2020s
77 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 165 births (15% of all-time use).
How Apolonia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Apolonia's total volume
Apolonia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Apolonia by state
Where Apolonia concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 254 | 23.4% |
| #2 | California | | 51 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Apolonia's total US births 23.4%
Even split
254 of 1,084 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Apolonia? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 1,084 babies named Apolonia. Today it holds rank #6939 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 25 births.
When was Apolonia most popular? ▼
Apolonia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Apolonia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Apolonia are Texas (254 births), California (51 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Apolonia been used? ▼
Apolonia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 141 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Apolonia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Apollonia, Apoorva, Apolline, Aponi, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Apolonia's data
- Apolonia's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (165 total births) through the 2020s (77) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Apolonias (254 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Apolonia
Nearby Names Like Apolonia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Apolonia
Apollonia Girl
#6178 718 births
Apoorva Girl
151 births
Apolline Girl
#8809 96 births
Aponi Girl
#8794 75 births
Apollo Girl
12 births
Compare Apolonia side by side: Apolonia vs Apollonia Apolonia vs Apoorva Apolonia vs Apolline
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Apolonia
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Byrdie #6937
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Michael #6941
21,880 births · Peak 1986
Johannah #6936
3,113 births · Peak 2010
Merry #6942
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Evalena #6935
1,378 births · Peak 1921
Maryan #6943
1,586 births · Peak 2013
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Apolonia: #6939 Girls' Name - 1,084 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/apolonia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Apolonia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.