Triton
Triton is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Son of Poseidon; messenger of the sea.
Origin and history
Triton is a name of Ancient Greek origin, referring to the mythological sea god and messenger of the deep. While historically rare, it has gained modern visibility as a bold mythological choice for boys. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, uncommon choice given to a modest number of newborns each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,495 babies in the United States have been named Triton since 1880. It ranks #3242 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1651.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.7 %)
- FL (21.3 %)
- TX (15.5 %)
- HI (12.4 %)
- MI (7.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 747 |
| 2020-2029 | 276 |
Fun facts
- Triton is the name of Neptune's largest moon, discovered in 1846.
- In Greek mythology, Triton is depicted as a merman who carries a twisted conch shell used to calm or raise the waves.