Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Athena.
National Rank (2025)
#109
All-Time Peak Rank
#76 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
53,118
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Athena Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Athena
According to SSA data, Athena achieved its highest historical rank of #76 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 3,029 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 20.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 112 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Athena scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+20.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,029Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
112Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:17
1910s:183
1920s:416
1930s:245
1940s:203
1950s:786
1960s:1,517
1970s:2,588
1980s:2,964
1990s:3,191
2000s:6,169
2010s:18,303
2020s:16,536
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAt-he-na
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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