The nameOcéane
Océane is a modern French girl's name taken from the ocean. It was one of the most given girls' names in France in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Océane comes from the Greek Okeanos, the great river that the Greeks believed encircled the Earth, which became the word ocean.
Origin
Greek, through French. In mythology the Oceanids are the daughters of the Titan Oceanus. The name is a modern creation.
History
Océane appeared in France in the 1970s, peaked around 2000 and then declined.
Océane in other languages
Océane is a French creation of the late 20th century. It has few equivalents: Oceana exists in English and Spanish, but is rare.
Famous people named Océane
- Océane Dodin, tennis player
Popularity of the name Océane
Océane in France
Océane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 41,705 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Océane. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Océane in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 312 births a year on average, against 668 in the five years before.
Océane in Belgium
Océane was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 2,490 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Océane. Half of all babies named Océane in Belgium were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 13 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Océane in Switzerland
Océane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Océane mean?
Océane comes from the Greek Okeanos, the great river that the Greeks believed encircled the Earth, which became the word ocean.
What is the origin of the name Océane?
Greek, through French. In mythology the Oceanids are the daughters of the Titan Oceanus. The name is a modern creation.
Is Océane a girl's or a boy's name?
Océane is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Océane?
Océane Dodin, tennis player.