Total births
3,534
Boys' name · since 2008
Atreus
Since 2008, U.S. Social Security records show 3,534 babies named Atreus, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #494
- among boys today
- 3,534
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Atreus is the #494 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,534 recorded since 2008.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Atreus has been recorded 3,534 times among boys since 2008, currently ranked #494 nationally and more common than 97% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #494 among boys today
- 3,534 born since 2008
- 2020s peak decade
- 97% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Atreus is currently the #494 boys' name in America, more common than 97% of boys - 3,534 born since 2008, peaking in the 2020s.
- #494
- among boys today
- 3,534
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other boys
Atreus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#494
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 97% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
87% of everyone ever named Atreus was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
674 babies were named Atreus in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Atreus compares
3,534 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Atreus's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Atreus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,534 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 674 | 23 | 22,252 |
Atreus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Atreus splits its recorded history at 2020: 87% of all births land in the more recent half, 13% 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 2023 peak of 674 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Atreus at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#494
Active since
2008
Atreus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 674
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Atreus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Atreus's strongest decade.
3,058 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 87% of all-time use.
Atreus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 471
2010s
471 births
- 2020s
2020s
3,058 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 3,058 births (87% of all-time use).
How Atreus 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 Atreus's total volume
Atreus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Atreus by state
Where Atreus concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 382 | 10.8% |
| #2 | California | | 308 | 8.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 166 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 154 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 144 | 4.1% |
| #6 | New York | | 139 | 3.9% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 133 | 3.8% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 112 | 3.2% |
Texas share of Atreus's total US births 10.8%
Even split
382 of 3,534 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 42 reporting states.
Atreus appears in 42 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atreus? ▼
Since 2008, Social Security records show 3,534 babies named Atreus. Today it holds rank #494 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 674 births.
When was Atreus most popular? ▼
Atreus was most popular in the 2020s decade with 3,058 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Atreus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atreus are Texas (382 births), California (308 births), Florida (166 births).
How long has the name Atreus been used? ▼
Records for Atreus go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Atreus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atreyu, Atreyus, Atreya, Atrayu, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Atreus's data
- Texas records the most Atreuss (382 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Atreus
Nearby Names Like Atreus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atreus
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Atreyus Boy
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Atreya Boy
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Atrayu Boy
28 births
Atreal Boy
16 births
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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, 2008–2025 (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. "Atreus: #494 Boys' Name - 3,534 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atreus. 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 Atreus 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.