Platon
A masculine name derived from the Greek meaning "broad" or "wide".
Name Census estimates that about 188 living Americans carry the first name Platon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Platon today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Platon births was 2014 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Platon. 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
188
~ 1 in 1,823,161 Americans
Peak year
2014
23 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,126
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Platon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Platon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Platon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Platon 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 Platon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Platons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Platon
The name Platon traces its origins to the ancient Greek language and culture, where it was derived from the word "platys," meaning "broad" or "flat." This name was first recorded in ancient Greek texts and historical records dating back to the 5th century BC.
One of the most famous bearers of this name was the renowned Greek philosopher Platon, better known by his Latinized name, Plato (c. 428-348 BC). He was a student of Socrates and the founder of the Academy, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world. Plato's philosophical works, such as "The Republic" and "Symposium," have had a profound impact on Western thought and continue to be widely studied and discussed to this day.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Platon was Platon Levshin (1737-1812), a Russian Orthodox archbishop and theologian. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and enlightenment in Russia during the 18th century.
In the field of literature, Platon Krechetov (1919-1991) was a Soviet Russian writer and playwright, best known for his novels and plays that explored the themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class.
Platon Oyunski (1893-1939) was a prominent Buryat writer and ethnographer from the Russian Empire (now part of Russia and Mongolia). His works played a significant role in preserving and promoting the culture and traditions of the Buryat people.
Platon Morozov (1925-1995) was a Soviet and Russian painter, renowned for his landscape paintings that captured the essence of the Russian countryside and its people. His works are celebrated for their vivid colors and expressive brushwork.
The name Platon has a rich historical legacy, with notable bearers contributing significantly to various fields, including philosophy, religion, literature, and the arts. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek culture, where it was associated with concepts of breadth and expansiveness, reflecting the intellectual and creative pursuits of many who carried this name throughout history.
People
Platon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Platon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Platon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Platon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 188 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Platon 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 1,823,161 US residents.
Is Platon a common name?
We classify Platon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Platon most popular?
The single biggest year for Platon was 2014, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Platon is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Platon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Platon 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.