How Many People Are Named Apolinar?

Complete statistics for the name Apolinar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Apolinar
Very Rare
Spanish

Apolinar means 'worthy of praise' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1 in 384,003 Americans bearing this name. There are around 859 people named Apolinar living today, and most are over 60, making it a name of an older generation.

~1,960
Living in US
1 in 169,107
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Worthy of praise
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dignified Respected
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 often embrace change and adventure, always seeking new experiences.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

85,983
Worldwide Bearers
#11,638
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
47,905
🇵🇭 Philippines
7,064
🇨🇴 Colombia
7,049
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
5,646
🇺🇸 United States
5,027
🇧🇴 Bolivia
3,861
🇵🇪 Peru
3,812
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,054
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
915
🇦🇷 Argentina
695

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
859 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
244
Would be under 30 (19%)
433
Would be 30–60 (33%)
620
Would be over 60 (48%)

All 1,297 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Apolinar Through the Generations

Apolinar has been a name steeped in tradition since its peak in 1927 when 32 babies were given this moniker. Today, the name's legacy lives on with 859 individuals carrying it, but it's clear that the name is declining in popularity. The average age of those named Apolinar is 59, with a significant portion, 48%, being over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 524
California 187

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Apolinar's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Apolinar

How Many People Have the Name Apolinar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,960 people in the United States currently share the name Apolinar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 169,107 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Apolinar a Common or Rare Name?

Apolinar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Apolinar Mean?

Apolinar means "worthy of praise" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Apolinar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Apolinar Most Popular?

The name Apolinar reached peak popularity in 1927, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Apolinar?

Approximately 1,960 people named Apolinar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,960. That works out to roughly 1 in 169,107 Americans.

Is Apolinar a rare name?

Apolinar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 169,107 Americans has this name.

What does the name Apolinar mean?

Apolinar means "worthy of praise" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Apolinar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Apolinar are male and 0% are female.

When was Apolinar most popular?

Apolinar peaked in 1927 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,960
All-Time Births1,960
1 in X1 in 169,107
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1927
World Rank#11,638
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.