Total births
25
Girls' name · since 1918
Athlene
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Athlene, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1918–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Athlene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 25 recorded since 1918.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Athlene has been recorded 25 times among girls since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1935.
- 25 total births
- 1918–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
25 girls have been named Athlene since 1918, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 25
- total births
- 1918–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Athlene was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
5 babies were named Athlene in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Athlene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Athlene's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded.
Athlene at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Athlene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1935
- Peak year (1918)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Athlene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Athlene's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Athlene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 10 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Athlene? ▼
25 babies have been named Athlene since 1918. It was last recorded in 1935. The peak year was 1918 with 5 births.
When was Athlene most popular? ▼
Athlene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Athlene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Athlene since 1918 -- 18 years through the most recent 1935 data.
What names are similar to Athlene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Athena, Atha, Athalia, Athina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Athlene's data
- Athlene's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1930s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Athlene
Nearby Names Like Athlene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Athlene
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Atha Girl
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Athalia Girl
#2183 1,001 births
Athina Girl
#6988 902 births
Athanasia Girl
#9620 565 births
Compare Athlene side by side: Athlene vs Athena Athlene vs Atha Athlene vs Athalia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1918–1935 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Athlene: Baby Name Since 1918 - 25 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/athlene. 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 Athlene 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 July 2026.