Ocean Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ocean originates from the Greek word 'okeanos', meaning a vast body of water. It has evolved through various languages and has become popular in modern times as a nature-inspired name. The name is associated with calmness and beauty and lacks biblical significance.
The name Ocean is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ocean has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ocean' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2019th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 913th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13005th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2629th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1271st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ocean' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ocean"
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊʃən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name 'Ocean' derives from the Greek word 'okeanos', which referred to the sea or ocean as a vast body of water that encircled the earth in ancient mythology.
Meaning
vast body of water
Language Evolution
okeanos (Greek), Oceanus (Latin), Ocean (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Ocean has gained popularity in modern times as a nature-inspired name, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Oceana, Oceane
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Ocean is perceived as a trendy and nature-themed name that evokes feelings of tranquility and beauty associated with the sea.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ocean"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ocean"
"Ocean" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5057th of 16616 | 141 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2019th of 24088 | 985 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 913th of 23106 | 2,898 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13005th of 19264 | 22 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6321st of 27321 | 198 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2629th of 35406 | 1,006 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1271st of 30306 | 2,248 |
Regional Popularity of "Ocean" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
47.51% 3001st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
44.13% 2279th/5164 |
30.45% 2227th/7313 |
17.57% 1311th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.31% 1327th/3984 |
17.94% 805th/4487 |
14.12% 963rd/6822 |
11.41% 716th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ocean" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
66.46% 4198th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
78.20% 4038th/5164 |
38.94% 2848th/7313 |
27.29% 2037th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.87% 1469th/3984 |
29.64% 1330th/4487 |
17.37% 1185th/6822 |
18.01% 1130th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ocean"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ocean" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.