Total births
1,470
Boys' name · since 1909
Apolonio
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 1,470 babies named Apolonio, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,470
- total births
- 1909–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1,470 boys have been named Apolonio since 1909, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Apolonio has been recorded 1,470 times among boys since 1909, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 2018.
- 1,470 total births
- 1909–2018 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,470 boys have been named Apolonio since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2018.
- 1,470
- total births
- 1909–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Apolonio was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
33 babies were named Apolonio in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Apolonio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Apolonio splits its recorded history at 1961: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1909 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Apolonio at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Apolonio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–2018
- Peak year (1925)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Apolonio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Apolonio's strongest decade.
242 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Apolonio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 70
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
242 births
- 1930s
1930s
154 births
- 1940s
1940s
165 births
- 1950s
1950s
148 births
- 1960s
1960s
135 births
- 1970s
1970s
162 births
- 1980s
1980s
152 births
- 1990s
1990s
124 births
- 2000s 87
2000s
87 births
- 2010s 26
2010s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 242 births (16% of all-time use).
How Apolonio compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Apolonio's total volume
Apolonio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Apolonio by state
Where Apolonio concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 732 | 49.8% |
| #2 | California | | 126 | 8.6% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 11 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Apolonio's total US births 49.8%
Even split
732 of 1,470 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Apolonio? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 1,470 babies named Apolonio. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 33 births.
When was Apolonio most popular? ▼
Apolonio was most popular in the 1920s decade with 242 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Apolonio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Apolonio are Texas (732 births), California (126 births), New Mexico (11 births).
How long has the name Apolonio been used? ▼
Apolonio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1909, spanning 110 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Apolonio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Apollo, Apolinar, Apolo, Apostolos, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Apolonio's data
- Apolonio's decade-level peak was the 1920s (242 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Apolonios (732 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 Apolonio
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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, 1909–2018 (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. "Apolonio: Baby Name Since 1909 - 1,470 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/apolonio. 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 Apolonio 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.