Total births
40
Boys' name · since 2008
Pollux
40 babies named Pollux in U.S. Social Security records since 2008, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 2008–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
40 boys have been named Pollux since 2008, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Pollux recorded 40 times among boys since 2008, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- 40 total births
- 2008–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
40 boys have been named Pollux since 2008, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 40
- total births
- 2008–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Pollux was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
7 babies were named Pollux in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
Pollux's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pollux's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pollux at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2015
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2008
Pollux popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Pollux by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Pollux's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Pollux births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s
2010s
22 births
- 2020s
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 22 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pollux? ▼
Since 2008, Social Security records show 40 babies named Pollux. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 7 births.
When was Pollux most popular? ▼
Pollux was most popular in the 2010s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
How long has the name Pollux been used? ▼
Records for Pollux go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Pollux? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Polo, Polk, Pol, Policarpio, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pollux's data
- Pollux's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (22 total births) through the 2020s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Pollux
Nearby Names Like Pollux
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pollux
Polo Boy
#7309 599 births
Polk Boy
80 births
Pol Boy
39 births
Policarpio Boy
28 births
Polly Boy
24 births
Compare Pollux side by side: Pollux vs Polo Pollux vs Polk Pollux vs Pol
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 2008–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pollux: Baby Name Since 2008 - 40 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pollux. 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 Pollux 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.