Poseidon
- Pronunciation
- [Po-sei-don]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (God Of The Sea And Ocean)
- Origin
- Greek
Poseidon Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 320 baby boys have been named Poseidon. The name peaked in 2022 with 33 US births that year (rank #3515). In 2024, ranked #5816 nationally — 2,301 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Poseidon
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Poseidon births are: New York (14), California (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Poseidon
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8-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Poseidon's exact length and starting letter: Paharita, Pajackok, Palaemon, Pallatin, Pallaton.
Quick Facts About Poseidon
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Compare Poseidon to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Poseidon against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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