Total births
163
Unisex name · since 2006
Athens
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 163 babies named Athens, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8762
- among boys today
- 163
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Athens currently ranks #8762 among unisex names in America, with 163 babies recorded since 2006.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Athens has been recorded 163 times among boys since 2006, currently ranked #8762 nationally and more common than 39% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #8762 among boys today
- 163 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Athens is currently the #8762 unisex name in America, more common than 39% of boys - 163 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8762
- among boys today
- 163
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Athens vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8762
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 39% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Athens was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
15 babies were named Athens in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Athens compares
163 35th percentile among 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
Athens's all-time total is 56% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Athens | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 163 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Athens's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Athens splits its recorded history at 2016: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2008 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Athens at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#8,762
Active since
2006
Athens popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Athens popularity over time - girls
55 total births recorded since 2012 (Athens as girls' name)
Athens by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Athens's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Athens births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
69 births
- 2020s
2020s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 69 births (42% of all-time use).
Athens by state
Where Athens concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 5 | 3.1% |
Virginia share of Athens's total US births 3.1%
5 of 163 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Athens? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 163 babies named Athens. Today it holds rank #8762 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 15 births.
When was Athens most popular? ▼
Athens was most popular in the 2010s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Athens most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Athens are Virginia (5 births).
Is Athens a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Athens is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 163 births, and as a girl's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Athens been used? ▼
Records for Athens go back to 2006, giving 20 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Athens? ▼
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 Athens's data
- Athens's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (69 total births) through the 2020s (66) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Virginia records the most Athenss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia 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 Athens
Nearby Names Like Athens
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Athens
Atharv Boy
#1004 2,385 births
Athan Boy
#2318 2,173 births
Athanasios Boy
#4459 1,284 births
Atharva Boy
#2207 1,094 births
Athen Boy
#4505 692 births
Compare Athens side by side: Athens vs Atharv Athens vs Athan Athens vs Athanasios
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Athens
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, 2006–2025 (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. "Athens: #8762 Unisex Name - 163 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/athens. 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 Athens 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.