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 |
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FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |