How Many People Are Named Ptolemy?

50

people in the United States are named Ptolemy

1 in 6,700,000 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#51395

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0000%

Of US population

Peak Year

2016

9 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: History
Pronunciation: TAHL-ə-mee (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Greek name Πτολεμαιος (Ptolemaios), derived from Greek πολεμηιος (polemeios) meaning "aggressive, warlike". Ptolemy was the name of several Greco-Egyptian rulers of Egypt, all descendants of Ptolemy I, one of the generals of Alexander the Great. This was also the name of a Greek astronomer.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 8.8 years old

Young (<30) 50
100%
Adult (30–60) 0
0%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 2003 to 2023

💡 Fun Facts About "Ptolemy"

  • 0 babies were named Ptolemy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2016
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 2003

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