Oceanus Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: oh-SHAH-nus //oʊˈʃɑː.nəs//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: god of the ocean (Greek); ocean (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, Oceanus was a Titan who personified the ocean, representing the vast, encircling waters of the world. The name is derived from the Greek word 'okeanos,' which refers to the great river believed to surround the earth.
In Latin, 'oceanus' directly translates to 'ocean,' reflecting the expansive body of water.
Famous people named Oceanus
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Oceanus — Titan in Greek mythology.
Oceanus — name used in literature.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oceanus was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Oceanus has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Oceanus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Oceanus 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 Oceanus was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Oceanus
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 Oceanus.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |