Total births
902
Girls' name · since 1958
Athina
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 902 babies named Athina, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6988
- among girls today
- 902
- born since 1958
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
902 babies have been named Athina since 1958, making it today's #6988 girls' name.
Athina has 902 recorded births among girls since 1958, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6988 as of the latest data, more common than 61% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #6988 among girls today
- 902 born since 1958
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Athina is currently the #6988 girls' name in America, more common than 61% of girls - 902 born since 1958, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6988
- among girls today
- 902
- born since 1958
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other girls
Athina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6988
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 61% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Athina was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
48 babies were named Athina in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
How Athina compares
902 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Athina's all-time total is 136% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Athina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 902 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 48 | 19,840 |
Athina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Athina's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Athina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1989
Current rank
#6,988
Active since
1958
Athina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Athina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Athina's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Athina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s
1970s
114 births
- 1980s
1980s
154 births
- 1990s
1990s
165 births
- 2000s
2000s
186 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 186 births (21% of all-time use).
How Athina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Athina's total volume
Athina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Athina by state
Where Athina concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 64 | 7.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 30 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Athina's total US births 7.1%
Even split
64 of 902 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Athina? ▼
Since 1958, Social Security records show 902 babies named Athina. Today it holds rank #6988 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 48 births.
When was Athina most popular? ▼
Athina was most popular in the 2000s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Athina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Athina are California (64 births), New York (30 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Athina been used? ▼
Records for Athina go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Athina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Athena, Atha, Athalia, Athanasia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Athina's data
- Athina's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (186 total births) through the 2020s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Athinas (64 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 Athina
Nearby Names Like Athina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Athina
Athena Girl
#90 53,118 births
Atha Girl
1,441 births
Athalia Girl
#2183 1,001 births
Athanasia Girl
#9620 565 births
Athziri Girl
#11544 543 births
Compare Athina side by side: Athina vs Athena Athina vs Atha Athina vs Athalia
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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, 1958–2025 (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. "Athina: #6988 Girls' Name - 902 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/athina. 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 Athina 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.