Apple

At a Glance: Name: Apple – Meaning: named directly after the fruit – Origin: English (transferred use of the common word) – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Apple is exactly what it sounds like: a name taken directly from the fruit, used as a given name in English. There's no hidden meaning or symbolism behind it beyond that direct connection to the word itself. It's a straightforward, literal choice for parents who like a name that says just what it is.

Meaning & Origin of Apple

Meaning: Named directly after the fruit.

Origin: English (transferred use of the common word).

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Apple

Apple has never been common: it peaked at #3409 in 2005, when 44 babies were given the name, and by 2024 had fallen to #15461 with just 5 babies recorded, according to SSA data spanning 1971-2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1971–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Apple mean?

Named directly after the fruit. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Apple)

Is Apple a popular name right now?

Apple peaked at #3409 in 2005 and is ranked #15461 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)

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