Udonis
A given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a blend of Latin and Greek words.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Udonis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Udonis today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Udonis births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Udonis. 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 Udonis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,901
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Udonis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Udonis 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 Udonis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Udonis
The name Udonis is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek word "udor," meaning "water." It is thought to have been a name given to individuals who lived near bodies of water or had a connection to maritime activities.
The earliest known record of the name Udonis dates back to the 5th century BCE, where it was mentioned in a Greek play by the renowned playwright Aeschylus. In the play, Udonis was the name of a character who was a skilled sailor.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE, the name Udonis gained popularity among Greek-speaking communities throughout the Mediterranean region. It was often associated with individuals who worked as fishermen, sailors, or traders involved in maritime trade.
One notable figure from this time period was Udonis of Rhodes, a renowned navigator who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He is credited with developing innovative techniques for navigating the open seas, which greatly contributed to the expansion of maritime trade and exploration.
As the Roman Empire emerged and Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean, the name Udonis also found its way into Roman society. In the 1st century CE, there is a record of a Roman soldier named Udonis who served in the Praetorian Guard, the elite personal bodyguards of the Roman emperors.
During the Byzantine period, which spanned from the 4th century CE to the 15th century CE, the name Udonis continued to be used in Greek-speaking regions. One notable figure from this time was Udonis of Constantinople, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
In the Middle Ages, the name Udonis was also found in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences. One notable figure from this time was Udonis of Marseille, a French monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his translations of Greek philosophical texts into Latin.
As time progressed, the name Udonis became less common, but it has still been used throughout history by individuals in various cultures and regions. Some other notable figures with this name include Udonis Petrović, a Serbian painter and artist who lived in the 19th century CE, and Udonis Kovalevsky, a Russian mathematician and writer from the late 19th century CE.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Udonis
People
Udonis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Udonis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
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FAQ
Udonis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Udonis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Udonis 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 Udonis a common name?
We classify Udonis 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 Udonis most popular?
The single biggest year for Udonis was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Udonis is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Udonis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Udonis 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.