Triton Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TRY-ton //ˈtraɪ.tən//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: god of the sea (Greek); third moon of Neptune (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Triton has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, derived from the Greek word "Triton," which means "the third." In mythology, Triton is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and is often depicted as a merman, possessing the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish. The name entered Latin as "Triton," maintaining its original form and meaning, and subsequently made its way into Old French and Middle English, where it was used to refer to the mythological figure and, by extension, to the sea itself.

Historically, Triton has been referenced in various classical texts and artworks, particularly during the Hellenistic period, when Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean. The figure of Triton appears in works by ancient poets such as Homer, who describes him as a messenger of the sea.

In the Renaissance, the revival of interest in classical antiquity saw Triton re-emerge in literature and art, symbolizing the power and mystery of the ocean. The name has also been associated with various artistic representations, including sculptures and paintings that depict Triton blowing a conch shell, which signifies his role as a herald of the sea.

Culturally, Triton embodies themes of nature, the sea, and the duality of human and marine life. As a symbol of the ocean's vastness and unpredictability, Triton has been used in various literary and artistic contexts to evoke the majesty and terror of the sea.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and adaptations in different languages, though its classical roots remain prominent. Triton's enduring legacy in mythology and art underscores its significance as a name that evokes both power and beauty, reflecting humanity's longstanding fascination with the ocean.

Fictional characters named Triton

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Triton is a fictional character from the Disney animated film The Little Mermaid. He is the king of the underwater kingdom of Atlantica and the father of Ariel.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Triton, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Triton was first seen in the United States in 1990.

Triton has ranked as high as #3801 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)

The name Triton 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 Triton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Triton.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 21 21
2024 29 29
2023 47 47
2022 52 52
2021 50 50
2020 77 77
2019 59 59
2018 76 76
2017 82 82
2016 85 85
2015 89 89
2014 88 88
2013 77 77
2012 63 63
2011 68 68
2010 60 60
2009 67 67
2008 52 52
2007 57 57
2006 38 38
2005 37 37
2004 31 31
2003 27 27
2002 23 23
2001 21 21
2000 20 20
1999 15 15
1998 12 12
1997 11 11
1996 8 8
1995 7 7
1994 8 8
1993 6 6
1992 7 7
1991 15 15
1990 10 10

Top States for Triton (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
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