Endymion Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: en-DIM-ee-on /ɛnˈdɪm.i.ən/
Origin: Greek
Meaning: the one who is in a deep sleep
Historical & Cultural Background
Endymion is a figure from Greek mythology, known for his extraordinary beauty and eternal sleep. According to myth, he was a shepherd and the lover of the moon goddess Selene.
The story of Endymion has been a popular subject in literature and art, symbolizing themes of love and immortality.
Fictional characters named Endymion
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Endymion is a character in the 'Sailor Moon' franchise, serving as the alter ego of Prince Darien Chiba.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Endymion was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Endymion has ranked as high as #15267 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Endymion has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Endymion is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Endymion was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Endymion.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Endymion
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