Ptolemy

Q: What is the origin of Ptolemy?

Ptolemy is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ptolemy?

According to the latest SSA data, Ptolemy is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ptolemy a boy name?

Ptolemy is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"War-like"

An ancient Greek name borne by Hellenistic rulers, it remains a rare scholarly given name with strong historical associations.

Themes:greekhistorymasculineancient

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Popularity History of Ptolemy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

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Unranked

Ptolemy did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ptolemy Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ptolemy.

10 ideas

Ptoie

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Ptol

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ptol

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pto

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lemy

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oley

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ptoy

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ptie

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emyy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ptolemy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ptolemy mean?

Ptolemy means "War-like". An ancient Greek name borne by Hellenistic rulers, it remains a rare scholarly given name with strong historical associa

What is the origin of Ptolemy?

Ptolemy is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ptolemy?

According to the latest SSA data, Ptolemy is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ptolemy a boy name?

Ptolemy is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ptolemy?

Popular nicknames for Ptolemy include Ptoie, Ptol, ptol, pto, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ptolemy?

There are many names similar to Ptolemy in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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