Platon

Platon - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Platon at a glance

Platon is ranked #2883 among boy baby names in 2019, with 12 births in 2019. It peaked in 2014 at #2736 and first appeared on the charts in 2011.

Rank in 2019
#2883
Births in 2019
12
Peak year
2014 (#2736)
First appeared
2011
Trend
#2736 in 2014 → #2883 in 2019 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 129,249 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Platon appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #4229. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Platon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Platon? 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 Platon. The baby boy name Platon was given to 12 baby boys in 2019, ranking #2883 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 129,249 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Platon peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 2736.



Famous with this name

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Jianna Platon
Irina Platon


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Rating: 5.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Platon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Platon is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,037 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,037.

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 Platon is where you live.


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Platon origin and meaning

Platon is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Platon, pop culture references for the name Platon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Platon

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


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)


Year Rank
20192883
20183636
20174176
20163413
20142736
20133394
20123070
20114229

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1037

Even more about Platon


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 Platon 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 male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Platon?

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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#
On chart
2014
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Platon
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 129,249
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2011
2019 births +12

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