Girl & boy name
Ocean
Ocean is currently the #717 boy name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 375 babies. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. Looking at the full record since 1974, Ocean hit its all-time high of #590 in 2024, when 485 boys were given the name. State by state, Rhode Island leads the way at #177.
Rankings
Ocean popularity, 1880–2025
Where Ocean is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Ocean in the most recent year of SSA data.
Ocean as a girl name
Ocean holds the #785 spot on the 2025 list of the most popular girl names in the U.S. That amounts to 345 newborn girls in a single year. The name is on the way up, moving from #1130 in 2020 to #785 today. Its strongest year on record was 2022 (#754 nationally, 382 newborns), in a data series reaching back to 1971. The name's biggest fan base is in Utah (#440 there in 2025).
Where Ocean (girls) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Ocean in the most recent year of SSA data.