Neptune Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NEP-tune /ˈnɛp.tjuːn/
Origin: Latin; Roman mythology
Meaning: Latin: god of the sea; Roman mythology: god of water
Historical & Cultural Background
Neptune is derived from the Latin word 'neptunus', which refers to the Roman god of the sea. In Roman mythology, Neptune was often depicted with a trident and was associated with horses and earthquakes.
The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing strength and power. Neptune is also the name of the eighth planet in our solar system, further popularizing the name in modern contexts.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Neptune was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Neptune has ranked as high as #1384 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Neptune has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Neptune 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 Neptune was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Neptune
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Neptune.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |