Apolinar
Apolinar is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Apollo or belonging to Apollo.
Origin and history
Apolinar is a masculine name derived from the ancient Greek Apollinaris, meaning belonging to or consecrated to the god Apollo. The name was historically carried by early Christian saints and martyrs in the Roman era. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,299 babies in the United States have been named Apolinar since 1880. It ranks #3406 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (73.5 %)
- CA (26.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 155 |
| 1930-1940 | 132 |
| 1940-1950 | 109 |
| 1950-1960 | 136 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 119 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 159 |
| 2000-2010 | 135 |
| 2010-2019 | 50 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Fun facts
- The name directly links back to the ancient Greek deity Apollo, the god of music, truth, and light.
- Several early Christian figures bore variations of the name, most notably Saint Apollinaris, the first bishop of Ravenna.