Aeneas
Borrowed from Latin Aenēās, from Ancient Greek Αἰνείας (Aineías).
Every Aeneas since 1995 — 472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aeneas
Aeneas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,263 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 472 American babies have been named Aeneas. Its peak came in 2002, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aeneas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aeneas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,263 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,665 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,230 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,450 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,366 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,627 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,159 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,838 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,694 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,689 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,077 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,063 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,035 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,167 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5,955 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,362 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,099 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9,887 |
| 2007 | 18 | #4,998 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,105 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,449 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,735 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,977 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,559 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,321 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,579 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,000 |
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Famous people named Aeneas
- Aeneas Tacticus Writer · -400–-400
- Aeneas Mackintosh Explorer · 1879–1916
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aeneas mean?
Borrowed from Latin Aenēās, from Ancient Greek Αἰνείας (Aineías).
How popular is the name Aeneas in 2025?
Aeneas ranked #8,263 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aeneas?
472 babies have been named Aeneas in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aeneas most popular?
Aeneas peaked in 2002, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Aeneas a boy or girl name?
Aeneas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aeneas rising or falling?
Aeneas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aeneas?
Well-known people named Aeneas include Aeneas Tacticus (writer), Aeneas Mackintosh (explorer).