Apollo
Pronunciation: [ uhp-AHL-oh ]
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Apollo first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 12 babies have been named Apollo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Apollo is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #17,710 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,710
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Apollo
Apollo is a girl name .
Is Apollo a boy or girl name? Apollo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,710 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #415. Apollo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Apollo is currently ranked #17,710 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Apollo include Apo, Apol, Apoly, Apolie, Apy, Apie, and Apokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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