UK boy's name
Platon
A masculine name derived from the Greek meaning "broad" or "wide".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Platon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Platon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Platon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Platon ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 boys were registered as Platon.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Platon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
7 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Platon mean?
The name Platon traces its origins to the ancient Greek language and culture, where it was derived from the word "platys," meaning "broad" or "flat." This name was first recorded in ancient Greek texts and historical records dating back to the 5th century BC.
One of the most famous bearers of this name was the renowned Greek philosopher Platon, better known by his Latinized name, Plato (c. 428-348 BC). He was a student of Socrates and the founder of the Academy, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world. Plato's philosophical works, such as "The Republic" and "Symposium," have had a profound impact on Western thought and continue to be widely studied and discussed to this day.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Platon was Platon Levshin (1737-1812), a Russian Orthodox archbishop and theologian. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and enlightenment in Russia during the 18th century.
In the field of literature, Platon Krechetov (1919-1991) was a Soviet Russian writer and playwright, best known for his novels and plays that explored the themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class.
Platon Oyunski (1893-1939) was a prominent Buryat writer and ethnographer from the Russian Empire (now part of Russia and Mongolia). His works played a significant role in preserving and promoting the culture and traditions of the Buryat people.
Platon Morozov (1925-1995) was a Soviet and Russian painter, renowned for his landscape paintings that captured the essence of the Russian countryside and its people. His works are celebrated for their vivid colors and expressive brushwork.
The name Platon has a rich historical legacy, with notable bearers contributing significantly to various fields, including philosophy, religion, literature, and the arts. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek culture, where it was associated with concepts of breadth and expansiveness, reflecting the intellectual and creative pursuits of many who carried this name throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Platon over time
The chart below shows babies named Platon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Platon, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Platon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Platon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3745 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3838 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Platon
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Platon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Platon in the UK right now?
In 2024, Platon was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Platon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Platon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Platon?
A masculine name derived from the Greek meaning "broad" or "wide".
How many people are called Platon in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Platon across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.