Ocean
Ocean: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ocean
Root meaning: “sea”
- A female given name from English, of modern usage.
Etymology
From ocean (“sea”), inspired by the fashionable French female name Océane.
How popular is Ocean?
Since 1880, 3,822 girls and 4,411 boys in the U.S. have been named Ocean (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #755 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #592 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #720 for boys, with 720 babies given the name.
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Ocean FAQ
What does the name Ocean mean?
Ocean traces back to a root meaning "sea". A female given name from English, of modern usage. From ocean (“sea”), inspired by the fashionable French female name Océane.
What is the origin of the name Ocean?
Ocean is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ocean?
Since 1880, 3,822 girls and 4,411 boys in the U.S. have been named Ocean (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #755 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #592 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #720 for boys, with 720 babies given the name.
Is Ocean a boy or girl name?
Ocean is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (3,822 girls and 4,411 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.