Apparently, the greek names are currently on the rise U.S. This information was given by the US Social Security Administration and the names are most popular in California. Throughout the article it is possible to know about the numbers and also to know which vocatives are more popular in the region. Keep reading and learn more.
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Californians have been fond of Greek names
In California, in 2021, 1,808 babies were registered with the name "Sophia", where it managed to be in the top 5 of the most popular names, considering the national level, 12,496 children received this name. Already its other spelling, "Sofia" reached ninth place in California, where 1,305 children were given this name, nationally there were 6,327 children. Below check out other popular Greek names in the US.
Discover America's Most Loved Greek Names
Here are the Greek names that appeared in the top 50 most loved by Americans, as compiled by Stacker:
5th place: Sophie
- Sophia is a name of Greek origin that means “wisdom”;
- California in 2021: 1,808 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 6th place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 12,496.
9th place: Sophia
- Sofia written this way is a derivation of Sophia, which in Greek means “wisdom”.
- California in 2021: 1,305 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 18th place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 6,933.
20th place: Penelope
- Its origin is Greek and means “weaver”;
- California in 2021: 902 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 23rd place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 6327.
22nd place: Chloe
- With Greek origin, this name means “flowering”;
- California in 2021: 777 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 24th place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 6,311.
24th place: Maya
- Maya has several possibilities and derivations. It may be derived from an ancient goddess in Greek mythology. Some believe in a Hebrew origin, meaning "water". Maya means "illusion" in Sanskrit.
- California in 2021: 771 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 55th place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 4,050.
25th place: Zoe
- In Greek origin, Zoe means “life”;
- California in 2021: 761 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 42nd place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 4,687.
33rd place: Ellie
- Its meaning, in Greek origin, is “brilliant light”;
- California in 2021: 680 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 30th place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 5,835.
34th place: Elena
- It means “bright” in Greek origin;
- California in 2021: 676 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 53rd place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 4,252.
38th place: Zoey
- Zoey is of Greek origin and means “life”;
- California in 2021: 636 babies with this name;
- National Ranking: 38th place;
- National number of babies in 2021: 5,179.
49th place: Genesis
- It is a name of Greek origin, which means "beginning"
- California in 2021: 538 babies with this name.
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