Find out how popular the first name Apolo has been for the last 22 years (from 2002 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Apolo by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Apolo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 17 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Apolo.

The history of the first name Apolo

The name Apolo finds its origins in Greek mythology, deriving from the ancient Greek Apollon, the name of the god of light, music, and poetry. The name is believed to have been in use since the 8th century BCE in ancient Greece.

Apollon was one of the most important deities in the Greek pantheon, revered for his association with the sun, prophecy, healing, and the arts. The name is derived from the Greek verb "apollymi," meaning "to destroy," reflecting the god's power over plagues and diseases.

In ancient Greek texts and inscriptions, the name Apollon appears frequently, often in reference to the god himself or to individuals named in his honor. The "Homeric Hymns," a collection of ancient Greek poems, contain numerous references to Apollon and his exploits.

One of the earliest recorded individuals named Apolo was a Greek sculptor and architect from the 5th century BCE, known for his work on the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. Another notable figure was Apolo Tyanaeus, a Greek Neopythagorean philosopher from the 1st century CE, renowned for his travels and teachings.

During the Roman era, the name Apollonius was commonly used, derived from the Greek Apollonios. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Apollonius of Tyana, a Neopythagorean philosopher and teacher from the 1st century CE, who was venerated for his alleged miraculous powers.

In the Middle Ages, the name Apollinaris gained prominence, particularly in reference to Saint Apollinaris, a bishop and martyr from the 2nd century CE, who became the patron saint of several cities in Italy.

Other notable individuals named Apolo or Apollinaris throughout history include Apolo Badianus (c. 1520-1620), an Indigenous Mexican physician and botanist; Apollinaris Claudius Salmasius (1588-1653), a French classical scholar; and Apollinaris Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933), a Russian painter and graphic artist.

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