Deucalion
A boy's name of Greek origin with 30 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Deucalion peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 7 babies received this name in a single year (2014). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Deucalion remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Deucalion ranks #10115 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Deucalion is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek deukaliōn — possibly meaning 'sailor of new wine' or connected to leukos (white). In Greek mythology, Deucalion was the son of Prometheus who survived the great flood by building an ark — the Greek Noah — repopulating the world by throwing stones that became people.
For parents drawn to deep mythological names with flood narrative parallels, Deucalion is extraordinary — one of the most ancient stories in all of Greek mythology, predating Homer.
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Phonetically, Deucalion belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their solid, balanced ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Deucalion’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deucalion has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | #11340 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 12 | #11326 | — |
The Story of Deucalion
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Deucalion is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Deucalion are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Deucalion?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Deucalion — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2020s with 18 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2014–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10115 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12807 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11099 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12755 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9897 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2024