Aquarius is a name of Latin origin that refers to the constellation Aquarius in astrology. This name means "the water bearer" and has been popular among those who are interested in astronomy or astrology. The history of this name dates back to ancient times, with its roots in Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Aquarius was one of the twelve signs of the zodiac and was depicted as a man pouring water from an amphora. Over time, the name Aquarius has become associated with people born between January 20th and February 18th according to the astrological calendar. However, it's important to note that this name is not exclusively tied to astrology or astronomy, and can be given to anyone regardless of their birthdate.
Statistics on the name Aquarius in the United States show a varied pattern of usage over time. The name first appeared as a given name in the United States in 1971 with five recorded births that year. After experiencing another spike to five births again in 1984, the popularity of the name Aquarius began to fluctuate more widely.
Throughout the decade of the 1990s, there was considerable variability in the number of births registered annually for this name. The highest point during this period occurred in 1996 with eleven births recorded, while the lowest point was reached in 1995 with only five births. This trend continued into the early 2000s, though it became less pronounced over time.
The total number of births registered for Aquarius in the United States between 1971 and 2020 is 172. The most recent data available indicates that eight babies were named Aquarius in 2020, following five births each year from 2016 to 2019.
While there are no apparent trends towards steady increases or decreases over time based on these statistics, it's clear that the name Aquarius has maintained a relatively consistent level of popularity among parents choosing names for their children in the United States.