Total births
665
Boys' name · since 1958
Attila
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 665 babies named Attila, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6904
- among boys today
- 665
- born since 1958
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Attila is the #6904 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 665 recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Attila has been recorded 665 times among boys since 1958, currently ranked #6904 nationally and more common than 52% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #6904 among boys today
- 665 born since 1958
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Attila is currently the #6904 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 665 born since 1958, peaking in the 1960s.
- #6904
- among boys today
- 665
- born since 1958
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Attila vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6904
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
1960s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Attila was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
18 babies were named Attila in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Attila compares
665 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Attila's all-time total is 81% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Attila | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 665 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Attila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Attila's full recorded timeline at 1993, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Attila at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#6,904
Active since
1958
Attila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Attila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Attila's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Attila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 24
1950s
24 births
- 1960s
1960s
134 births
- 1970s
1970s
95 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
64 births
- 2000s
2000s
119 births
- 2010s
2010s
107 births
- 2020s
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 134 births (20% of all-time use).
How Attila 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 Attila's total volume
Attila vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Attila by state
Where Attila concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 3.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Attila's total US births 3.2%
Even split
21 of 665 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Attila? ▼
Attila has been given to 665 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6904 as of the latest data. 18 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Attila most popular? ▼
Attila was most popular in the 1960s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Attila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Attila are California (21 births), New Jersey (10 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Attila been used? ▼
Records for Attila go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Attila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atticus, Attilio, Attikus, Atthew, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Attila's data
- Attila's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (134 total births) through the 2020s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Attilas (21 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 Attila
Nearby Names Like Attila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Attila
Atticus Boy
#276 18,322 births
Attilio Boy
#7287 1,065 births
Attikus Boy
#6410 279 births
Atthew Boy
194 births
Attis Boy
21 births
Compare Attila side by side: Attila vs Atticus Attila vs Attilio Attila vs Attikus
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Attila
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. "Attila: #6904 Boys' Name - 665 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/attila. 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 Attila 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.