Apostolis
A Greek masculine name derived from the word "apostolos" meaning "messenger" or "envoy".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Apostolis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Apostolis today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Apostolis births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Apostolis. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Apostolis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,430
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Apostolis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Apostolis 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 Apostolis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Apostolis
The given name Apostolis has its origins in Greek culture, deriving from the Greek word "apostolos," which means "messenger" or "one who is sent forth." This name holds a strong connection to the Christian faith and its historical roots.
In the New Testament of the Bible, the word "apostle" refers to the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, who were sent out to spread the teachings of Christianity throughout the world. The name Apostolis, therefore, carries a symbolic meaning of being a messenger or a bearer of good news.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Apostolis can be found in the writings of early Christian scholars and historians, such as Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 260-340 AD), who documented the lives of the apostles and the spread of Christianity in his work, "Ecclesiastical History."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Apostolis. One such figure was Apostolis Valsamidis (1839-1902), a Greek scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the fields of education and linguistics in modern Greece. Another notable Apostolis was Apostolis Argyriou (1886-1968), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1964 to 1965.
In the realm of literature, Apostolis Melachrinoudis (1926-2011) was a renowned Greek poet and writer, known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Apostolis Vakalopoulos (1909-1998), on the other hand, was a distinguished Greek historian and professor, whose works shed light on the history of modern Greece and the Balkan region.
Apostolis Kakoulidis (1918-2004) was a celebrated Greek actor and theater director, who left an indelible mark on the Greek cultural scene with his performances and contributions to the arts. His portrayal of iconic roles in Greek tragedies and comedies earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
These individuals, among many others, have carried the name Apostolis throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on various fields and disciplines, reflecting the name's symbolic association with being a messenger or a bearer of knowledge and wisdom.
People
Apostolis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Apostolis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Apostolis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Apostolis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Apostolis 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Apostolis a common name?
We classify Apostolis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Apostolis most popular?
The single biggest year for Apostolis was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Apostolis is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Apostolis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Apostolis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Apostolis 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.
Is Apostolis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Apostolis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Apostolis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Apostolis?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.