Pantelis
A Greek masculine name meaning "all divine" or "entirely divine".
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Pantelis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pantelis today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pantelis births was 1992 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pantelis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
1992
10 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,936
Tracked since 1965
Census
Pantelis in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 422 people with the first name Pantelis, which placed it at #23,260 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,260
National first-name rank
People counted
422
422 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
98.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pantelis
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Pantelis is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.2%) and Black (0.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Pantelis described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Pantelis at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 415
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 5
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
- Two or more races0.2% · 1
Popularity
Pantelis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pantelis from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pantelis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pantelis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pantelis' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Pantelis
The given name Pantelis originates from the Greek language and culture, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "pantelēs," which means "complete" or "all-encompassing." The name was particularly prominent in regions with strong Hellenic influences, such as Greece, Cyprus, and parts of the Mediterranean basin.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Pantelis can be found in ancient Greek literature, where it was occasionally used for characters representing virtue, wisdom, or completeness. In the Byzantine era, the name gained popularity among Christian communities, with several notable figures bearing this moniker.
One of the earliest known individuals named Pantelis was Panteleimon, a renowned physician and Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was revered for his healing abilities and unwavering faith, and his name became associated with the concept of "all-merciful."
In the 9th century, Pantelis Vasileios, a prominent Byzantine scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the development of Byzantine literature and philosophy. His writings on theology and ethics were highly influential during his time.
During the 13th century, Pantelis Alexios, a skilled military commander, played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople against the Latin Crusaders. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the annals of Byzantine history.
Another notable figure named Pantelis was Pantelis Kallergis, a distinguished Greek diplomat and politician who lived in the 19th century (1814-1896). He served as the Prime Minister of Greece and played a pivotal role in shaping the country's foreign policy during a critical period of its modern history.
In the realm of arts and culture, Pantelis Prevelakis (1909-1986) was a celebrated Greek poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His poetic contributions left a lasting impact on modern Greek literature.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Pantelis, each leaving their mark in various fields, from medicine and religion to military leadership, diplomacy, and literature. The name's rich heritage and association with concepts of completeness and virtue have endured across centuries, reflecting the cultural significance and enduring legacy of this ancient Greek name.
People
Pantelis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pantelis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pantelis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pantelis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pantelis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Pantelis a common name?
We classify Pantelis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 207 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pantelis most popular?
The single biggest year for Pantelis was 1992, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pantelis is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Pantelis in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 422 people with the name Pantelis, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,260 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Pantelis in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Pantelis?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Pantelis appears almost entirely male. Of the 420 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Pantelis?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Pantelis is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.2%) and Black (0.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Pantelis most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Pantelis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (415 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Pantelis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pantelis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pantelis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Pantelis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pantelis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Pantelis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Pantelis?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.