Ocean
Ocean is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Vast body of water; named after the Greek sea god Okeanos.
Origin and history
Ocean is a modern English nature name derived from the word for the vast body of salt water, originating ultimately from the Greek sea god Okeanos. Once rarely used as a personal name, it has gained significant popularity in the United States in recent years as part of a trend toward eco-inspired and elemental given names. It is used for both girls and boys, showing substantial growth in modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,822 babies in the United States have been named Ocean since 1880. It ranks #2858 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #817.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.7 %)
- FL (13.7 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 350 |
| 2000-2010 | 677 |
| 2010-2019 | 838 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,916 |
Fun facts
- The word ocean traces back to Okeanos, the ancient Greek titan who personified the great outer river encircling the Earth.
- Ocean has seen a rapid increase in U.S. usage since 2020, becoming a modern favorite among modern nature-inspired names.