How Many People Are Named Castor?
366
people in the United States are named Castor
1 in 915,300 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#21674
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0001%
Of US population
Peak Year
2016
29 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Pronunciation:
KAS-tər (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Greek name Καστωρ (Kastor), possibly related to κεκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κεκαστο). In Greek myth Castor was a son of Zeus and the twin brother of Pollux. The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 10.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1998 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
5
💡 Fun Facts About "Castor"
- 12 babies were named Castor in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2016
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1998
- Most popular in Texas
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