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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aesop — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aeson|Aethan
GreekBoy→ Stable

Aesop

EE-sop · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12180 in 2021

Peak: #12067 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12180 in 2021

Peak: #12067 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202021

Rank #12180 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LiteraryGreek OriginClassicMythological2-syllableRareBoyIntellectualTimelessHistorical
Character
moral wisdomclever storytellingpractical virtuetimeless insighthumble truth
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Aesops

cerebralintrospectiveinnovativepoeticindependent
STRONG
High confidence

Aesop is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Aesop at a Glance
Meaning:Aesop was a fabulist whose name may derive from Greek, possibly related to 'aithiops' (Ethiopian). Historically known as the author of Aesop's Fables.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#12067 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Aesop
Ancient Greek fabulist
Aesop Rock
Hip-hop artist
Similar Sound
EzraEthanEliasEdison◈Emerson◈
Similar Style
HomerCatoOrsonFelixAtlas◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aesop
IrisAtlas◈HomerSophiaFinn◈MargotOscar
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Atlas◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aesop · Overview
Summary

Aesop is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 8/100 → Stable

Strengths
Literary · Classic · Meaningful character
Aesop carries a serious, bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
aesop.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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