Ocean: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Vast and full of wonder, Ocean is a name that holds all the mystery and power of the deep blue sea.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #595
- Peak
- #580 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ocean Means
Ocean is a unisex name of English origin. Vast and full of wonder, Ocean is a name that holds all the mystery and power of the deep blue sea.
How Popular Ocean Is
Ocean currently ranks #595 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #580 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Ocean
- Ocean has been used more often for boys, but is gaining traction for girls.
- Forest Whitaker named his son Ocean Alexander, adding Hollywood cachet.
- The word comes from the Greek Okeanos, the Titan god of the great river encircling the earth.
Names Like Ocean
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ocean
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ocean.
Questions About Ocean
What does Ocean mean?
Ocean is a unisex name of English origin. Vast and full of wonder, Ocean is a name that holds all the mystery and power of the deep blue sea.
How popular is Ocean?
Ocean currently ranks #595 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #580 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Ocean come from?
Ocean comes from English roots. Ocean has been used more often for boys, but is gaining traction for girls.
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