Medusa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Medusa is a Greek mythological creature with snake hair who could turn people into stone.
Meaning of the Name Medusa
In Greek mythology, Medusa was a creature with venomous snakes for hair. Looking into her eyes would turn mortals into stone. She was one of the three Gorgons, and her head was eventually severed by the hero Perseus. Medusa's name is derived from the Greek word 'medein', meaning 'to protect' or 'to rule over'.
Popularity of the Name Medusa
The popularity for the name Medusa peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 5 births, which ranked number 27,483 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Medusa had the most female births in 2022 with 5, which ranked number 15,215 out of 17,660 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Medusa
Popularity of Medusa by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Medusa. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Medusa in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Medusa is a great pick!
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