Hypatia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Hypatia means 'supreme' or 'highest'.
Meaning of the Name Hypatia
Hypatia is a Greek name derived from the word hypatos, meaning 'highest' or 'supreme'. It is most famously associated with the renowned philosopher and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria, who lived in the 4th and 5th century. Hypatia was known for her intellect and her teachings in philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting classical knowledge during a time of great transition in ancient Alexandria.
Popularity of the Name Hypatia
The popularity for the name Hypatia peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 11 births, which ranked number 16,626 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Hypatia had the most female births in 2013 with 11, which ranked number 9,606 out of 19,268 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Hypatia
Popularity of Hypatia by State
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