Commodore Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOM-uh-dor / /ˈkɒməˌdɔːr/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: commander; English: naval rank
Historical & Cultural Background
The term 'commodore' originates from the Latin word 'commodus', meaning 'convenient' or 'suitable', and was adopted into English naval terminology. It refers to a naval officer of high rank, typically in command of a group of ships. The title has been used since the 17th century and is still in use in various navies today. The name Commodore has also been associated with leadership and authority.
Trend Summary
The name Commodore is rarely used as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Commodore was first seen in the United States in 1880. Commodore has ranked as high as #890 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Commodore has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |