How Many People Are Named Apolonia?

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

Apolonia
Very Rare
Greek

Apolonia means 'destroyer of the people' in Greek, making it a rare choice indeed. Only 577 people named Apolonia live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 571,680 Americans. The majority, 53%, are over 60, giving it an older feel despite its recent rise.

~577
Living in US
1 in 571,680
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Destroyer of the people
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive individuals who can inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

71,598
Worldwide Bearers
#13,606
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
23,662
🇵🇭 Philippines
12,321
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,397
🇵🇪 Peru
4,082
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,755
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,591
🇪🇸 Spain
2,370
🇺🇸 United States
2,170
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1,743
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,497

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
577 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
272
Would be under 30 (25%)
235
Would be 30–60 (22%)
562
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 1,069 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
77
International
99

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

📜 Apolonia Through the Generations

Apolonia has seen a slow but steady increase in popularity, with its peak year being 1990 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, there are 577 people named Apolonia in the United States, with a significant portion, 562, being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that while Apolonia is becoming more popular among younger generations, it still retains a connection to an older era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 254
California 51
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Apolonia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Apolonia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Apolonia

How Many People Have the Name Apolonia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 577 people in the United States currently share the name Apolonia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 571,680 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Apolonia a Common or Rare Name?

Apolonia 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 Apolonia Mean?

Apolonia means "destroyer of the people" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Apolonia Most Popular?

The name Apolonia reached peak popularity in 1990, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Apolonia?

Approximately 577 people named Apolonia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,069. That works out to roughly 1 in 571,680 Americans.

Is Apolonia a rare name?

Apolonia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 571,680 Americans has this name.

What does the name Apolonia mean?

Apolonia means "destroyer of the people" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Apolonia more male or female?

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

When was Apolonia most popular?

Apolonia peaked in 1990 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US577
All-Time Births1,069
1 in X1 in 571,680
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1990
World Rank#13,606
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.