Total births
197
Boys' name · since 2010
Platon
Platon has 197 recorded births since 2010 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7161
- among boys today
- 197
- born since 2010
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Platon is the #7161 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 197 recorded since 2010.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Platon has been recorded 197 times among boys since 2010, currently ranked #7161 nationally and more common than 50% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2010 to 2025.
- #7161 among boys today
- 197 born since 2010
- 2010s peak decade
- 50% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Platon is currently the #7161 boys' name in America, more common than 50% of boys - 197 born since 2010, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7161
- among boys today
- 197
- born since 2010
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 50%
- more common than other boys
Platon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7161
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 50% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Platon was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
23 babies were named Platon in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Platon compares
197 38th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Platon's all-time total is 46% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Platon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 197 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Platon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Platon's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Platon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#7,161
Active since
2010
Platon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2010–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Platon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Platon's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Platon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
139 births
- 2020s
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 139 births (71% of all-time use).
Platon by state
Where Platon concentrates geographically, total births since 2010
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 61 | 31.0% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.5% |
Florida share of Platon's total US births 31.0%
Even split
61 of 197 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Platon? ▼
Platon has been given to 197 babies in the U.S. since 2010, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7161 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Platon most popular? ▼
Platon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Platon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Platon are Florida (61 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Platon been used? ▼
Records for Platon go back to 2010, giving 16 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Platon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Placido, Plato, Placide, Platt, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Platon's data
- Platon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (139 total births) through the 2020s (58) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Platons (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Platon
Nearby Names Like Platon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Platon
Placido Boy
1,111 births
Plato Boy
216 births
Placide Boy
5 births
Platt Boy
5 births
Plas Boy
5 births
Compare Platon side by side: Platon vs Placido Platon vs Plato Platon vs Placide
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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, 2010–2025 (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. "Platon: #7161 Boys' Name - 197 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/platon. 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 Platon 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.