Apolinar
One of a masculine Greek origin referring to Apollo the sun god.
Name Census estimates that about 894 living Americans carry the first name Apolinar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Apolinar today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Apolinar births was 1927 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Apolinar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
894
~ 1 in 383,394 Americans
Peak year
1927
32 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2023 SSA rank
#4,837
Tracked since 1915
Gender
Gender distribution for Apolinar
Out of the 1,297 babies given the name Apolinar since 1880, 99.6% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Apolinar as a male name
- Ranked #12,375 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 1981 (28 births)
Apolinar as a female name
- Ranked #4,837 in 1927
- 5 female births in 1927
- Peak: 1927 (5 births)
Popularity
Apolinar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Apolinar from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 167 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Apolinar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Apolinar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Apolinars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Apolinar
The name Apolinar is derived from the Latin name Apollinaris, which is itself derived from the name of the ancient Greek god Apollo. Apollo was one of the most important and revered deities in the Greek pantheon, associated with the sun, poetry, music, and healing, among other attributes.
The name Apollinaris was quite common in ancient Rome, particularly among the upper classes who admired Greek culture and mythology. It was often given to children as a way to honor the god Apollo and seek his blessings and protection.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Apolinar was Saint Apollinaris, who lived in the 1st century AD and is venerated as the first Bishop of Ravenna, Italy. He is believed to have been a disciple of St. Peter and is regarded as a martyr for his efforts in spreading Christianity.
Another notable figure with this name was Apolinar of Laodicea, a 4th-century Christian theologian and bishop from Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He is remembered for his contributions to Christology and his writings against various heresies of the time.
In the 6th century, there was Apolinar Sidonio, a renowned poet and bishop of Clermont, in what is now modern-day France. His works, which include poems, letters, and panegyrics, provide valuable insights into the culture and society of the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Apolinar was particularly popular in Spain and other parts of the Iberian Peninsula. One notable figure was Apolinar of Almería, a 9th-century martyr and saint who was executed for his Christian faith during the Muslim conquest of the region.
Another influential individual with this name was Apolinar de Valdés, a 16th-century Spanish humanist and religious reformer. He is credited with translating the Bible into Spanish and promoting the study of Scripture among the common people.
Throughout history, the name Apolinar has been used across various cultures and regions, particularly in areas with strong Christian or classical influences. While its popularity has waxed and waned over time, it remains a distinctive name with a rich historical legacy tied to ancient mythology, religious figures, and influential thinkers.
People
Apolinar + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Apolinar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Apolinar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 894 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Apolinar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 383,394 US residents.
Is Apolinar a common name?
We classify Apolinar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Apolinar most popular?
The single biggest year for Apolinar was 1927, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Apolinar is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Apolinar a male name?
Yes, 99.6% of people registered as Apolinar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.