Triton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTRY-ton / /ˈtraɪ.tən/Greek; Latin
Meaning
god of the sea (Greek); third moon of Neptune (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, Triton is the messenger of the sea, often depicted as a merman. The name also refers to a moon of Neptune, reflecting its Latin roots and connection to astronomy.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Triton
International Variants
- Tritón (Spanish)
- Tritone (Italian)
Famous people named Triton
Triton — character in mythology.
Triton — name of a moon of Neptune.
Fictional characters named Triton
Triton — The Little Mermaid.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Triton was first seen in the United States in 1990. Triton has ranked as high as #1305 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Triton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Triton (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 68 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 77 |
| 2014 | 88 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 77 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 29 |