Ocean

Ocean - A very unique female name

Ocean appeared on the charts for the first time in 1974 on position #2965. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ocean and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ocean? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ocean. The baby girl name Ocean was given to 309 baby girls in 2025, ranking #769 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,218 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ocean peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 752.

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Ocean is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ocean is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #474 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,039.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ocean is where you live.

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Ocean origin and meaning

English word name, from Greek Okeanos

The sea — the English word ocean, ultimately from Greek Okeanos

Ocean for girls is older in the data (1974) than the boy's version but has always been the rarer use. It has risen recently alongside nature names, peaking in 2022.

Attested etymology

Ocean is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ocean, pop culture references for the name Ocean and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ocean

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ocean, sorted by popularity.

Oceana / Oksana / Okema / Oceanna / Oshun /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ocean

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ocean a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ocean?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OH-shun · /ˈoʊʃən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Oceana — Elaborated feminine form
• Océane — French feminine name, a separate tradition

Famous bearers

• Ocean Ramsey — American shark conservationist and freediver (b. 1987) Contemporary

Style

NatureWord name

Why parents choose it

For a daughter, Ocean offers a calm, expansive nature image that stays well off the beaten track.

Worth knowing

• A common English word, so it reads as a statement name
• Currently given to slightly more boys than girls in the U.S., which may surprise some families