Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Atticus.
National Rank (2025)
#281
All-Time Peak Rank
#264 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
18,322
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Atticus Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Atticus
According to SSA data, Atticus achieved its highest historical rank of #264 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 1,310 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 23.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 40 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Atticus scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+23.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,310Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
40Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:7
1970s:32
1980s:63
1990s:356
2000s:2,216
2010s:8,316
2020s:7,322
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAt-ti-cus
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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