Ocean Unisex

Popularity: #507 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

English; Latin

Meaning

English: large body of water; Latin: oceanus (sea)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ocean is derived from the English word for the vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. The term 'ocean' itself has roots in Latin, where 'oceanus' refers to the sea. The name evokes imagery of nature and tranquility, appealing to parents seeking unique names for their children.

Trend Summary

The name Ocean has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Asher, Cyrus, Orion, Phoenix, Soren, Zion, Jasper, Milo, Luca, Kian

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International Variants

Famous people named Ocean

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ocean was first seen in the United States in 1974. Ocean has ranked as high as #892 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Florida, New York, Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ocean has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ocean (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 79
19%
FL 57
14%
NY 41
10%
TX 35
8%
NC 24
6%
IL 23
6%
GA 23
6%
PA 17
4%
OH 12
3%
TN 12
3%
VA 12
3%
WA 11
3%
AZ 11
3%
NV 10
2%
SC 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19746
19906
19916
199210
199324
199438
199525
199632
199735
199832
199927
200028
200132
200254
200369
200445
200567
200683
200799
2008112
200989
201080
201170
201263
201386
201484
201582
2016105
2017111
2018166
2019184
2020292
2021368
2022472
2023465
2024483