Apostolos Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-POH-stoh-los / /əˈpɒstəlɒs/Greek
Meaning
one who is sent; apostle
Historical & Cultural Background
Apostolos is derived from the Greek word 'apostolos', meaning 'one who is sent away'. It has strong ties to Christian tradition, as it is associated with the apostles of Jesus. The name is commonly used in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide. It reflects a significant religious and cultural heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Apostle
International Variants
- Apostolo (Italian)
- Apostolos (Greek)
Famous people named Apostolos
Apostolos Doxiadis is a Greek architect and author known for his work in the field of mathematics and architecture.
Apostolos Koutoupis is a Greek politician who has served in various governmental roles.
Fictional characters named Apostolos
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Apostolos was first seen in the United States in 1966. Apostolos has ranked as high as #1077 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Apostolos has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Apostolos (1982)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |