Kratos
A boy's name of Greek origin with 181 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
The god and personification of power and strength.
Kratos is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, the name of the ancient Greek deity representing 'strength, power, and might.' In Greek mythology, Kratos was one of the four children of the Titans Pallas and Styx, embodying raw power alongside his siblings Nike (victory), Bia (force), and Zelus (zeal).
Kratos gained modern cultural currency as the protagonist of the God of War video game series — a warrior-god of devastating power and complex humanity. Parents choosing Kratos are undoubtedly aware of that connection, and they're making a very deliberate statement about strength.
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In the American context, Kratos is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2008–2024). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Kratos is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #7499), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kratos has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 67 | #6665 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 98 | #7779 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 16 | #9983 | — |
The Story of Kratos
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Kratos is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kratos are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Kratos?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Kratos — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 98 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Kratos by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2008–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7499 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5365 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8071 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5908 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6483 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5980 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7405 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5424 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7910 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9214 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7889 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7336 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8568 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10287 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8040 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11926 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2024