Ocean
Ocean is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Vast body of water; sea.
Origin and history
Ocean is a nature name derived from the English word for the vast body of salt water, originating ultimately from the Greek sea deity Okeanos. Long used occasionally, it has seen a dramatic rise in U.S. popularity for boys since 2020. It appeals to parents seeking a modern, expressive nature-inspired given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,411 babies in the United States have been named Ocean since 1880. It ranks #1867 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #644.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.7 %)
- FL (14.4 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- HI (4.1 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 235 |
| 2000-2010 | 679 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,032 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,459 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to ancient Greek mythology, named after Okeanos, the Titan deity who personified the vast river encircling the Earth.
- More than half of all U.S. male births recorded with the name Ocean since 1880 have occurred in the 2020s.