Apple
From apple. As a surname, also an Americanized form of Appel or Apfel.
Every Apple since 1971 — 475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Apple
Apple is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,516 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 475 American babies have been named Apple. Its peak came in 2005, when 44 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 Apple stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Apple year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,516 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,512 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,531 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,329 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,671 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,961 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,057 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,608 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,744 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,946 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,048 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,485 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,912 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,414 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,375 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,435 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,494 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,023 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,792 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,101 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,409 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,973 |
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| 1980 | 5 | #10,488 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Apple mean?
From apple. As a surname, also an Americanized form of Appel or Apfel.
How popular is the name Apple in 2025?
Apple ranked #9,516 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Apple?
475 babies have been named Apple in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Apple most popular?
Apple peaked in 2005, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Apple a boy or girl name?
Apple is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Apple rising or falling?
Apple is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.