Total births
692
Boys' name · since 1991
Athen
692 babies named Athen in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 2012. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4505
- among boys today
- 692
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Athen is the #4505 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 692 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Athen recorded 692 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #4505 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #4505 among boys today
- 692 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Athen is currently the #4505 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 692 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4505
- among boys today
- 692
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Athen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4505
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Athen was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
48 babies were named Athen in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Athen compares
692 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Athen's all-time total is 89% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Athen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 692 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Athen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Athen splits its recorded history at 2010: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Athen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,505
Active since
1991
Athen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Athen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Athen's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Athen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
228 births
- 2010s
2010s
300 births
- 2020s
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 300 births (43% of all-time use).
How Athen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Athen's total volume
Athen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Athen by state
Where Athen concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 46 | 6.6% |
California share of Athen's total US births 11.8%
Even split
82 of 692 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Athen? ▼
692 babies have been named Athen since 1991. It currently ranks #4505 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 48 births.
When was Athen most popular? ▼
Athen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Athen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Athen are California (82 births), Texas (46 births).
How long has the name Athen been used? ▼
Athen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Athen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atharv, Athan, Athanasios, Atharva, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Athen's data
- Athen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (300 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Athens (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Athen
Nearby Names Like Athen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Athen
Atharv Boy
#1004 2,385 births
Athan Boy
#2318 2,173 births
Athanasios Boy
#4459 1,284 births
Atharva Boy
#2207 1,094 births
Athony Boy
516 births
Compare Athen side by side: Athen vs Atharv Athen vs Athan Athen vs Athanasios
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Athen
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Athen: #4505 Boys' Name - 692 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/athen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Athen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.