Athan
2 countries#2676 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Athan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,173 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #2676 · peaked in 2012 with 123 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
45 births recorded 2003–2019 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
45 births recorded 2003–2019 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Athan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1698 | — |
| 2007 | #1861 | ↓163 |
| 2008 | #1633 | ↑228 |
| 2009 | #1562 | ↑71 |
| 2010 | #1543 | ↑19 |
| 2011 | #1484 | ↑59 |
| 2012 | #1367 | ↑117 |
| 2013 | #1528 | ↓161 |
| 2014 | #1564 | ↓36 |
| 2015 | #1717 | ↓153 |
| 2016 | #1724 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #1809 | ↓85 |
| 2018 | #2210 | ↓401 |
| 2019 | #2110 | ↑100 |
| 2020 | #2292 | ↓182 |
| 2021 | #2253 | ↑39 |
| 2022 | #2269 | ↓16 |
| 2023 | #2047 | ↑222 |
| 2024 | #2313 | ↓266 |
| 2025 | #2676 | ↓363 |
Frequently asked questions about Athan
Is Athan a popular name?
Yes — Athan currently ranks #2676 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Athan more common for boys or girls?
Athan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Athan most popular?
Athan peaked in 2012 in United States, with 123 recorded births that year.
Is Athan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Athan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3981 in 1917 to #2676 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Athan?
At least 2,218 babies have been recorded with the name Athan across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Athan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Athan appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Athan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Athan include Arius, Augusto.
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