Atherine vs Atha
Side-by-side comparison of Atherine and Atha — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Atherine | Atha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 42 | 1,441 |
| Peak Year | 1983 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 7 | 51 |
| Peak Decade | 1980ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1919 | 1882 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Atherine | Atha |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 45 |
| 1890ss | — | 94 |
| 1900ss | — | 133 |
| 1910ss | 5 | 323 |
| 1920ss | — | 391 |
| 1930ss | — | 212 |
| 1940ss | — | 119 |
| 1950ss | — | 75 |
| 1960ss | — | 44 |
| 1970ss | — | 5 |
| 1980ss | 37 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1919–1988.