Athena
5 countries#109 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Athena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
53,118 births recorded 1902–2025 · currently #109 · peaked in 2022 with 3,029 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,729 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #200 · peaked in 2021 with 290 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,558 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #185 · peaked in 2021 with 277 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
980 births recorded 1976–2022 · currently #961 · peaked in 2008 with 50 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
132 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #172 · peaked in 2025 with 24 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
39 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2024 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Athena’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #501 | — |
| 2007 | #439 | ↑62 |
| 2008 | #456 | ↓17 |
| 2009 | #429 | ↑27 |
| 2010 | #363 | ↑66 |
| 2011 | #312 | ↑51 |
| 2012 | #246 | ↑66 |
| 2013 | #220 | ↑26 |
| 2014 | #195 | ↑25 |
| 2015 | #157 | ↑38 |
| 2016 | #142 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #127 | ↑15 |
| 2018 | #117 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #104 | ↑13 |
| 2020 | #107 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #98 | ↑9 |
| 2022 | #78 | ↑20 |
| 2023 | #76 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #90 | ↓14 |
| 2025 | #109 | ↓19 |
Frequently asked questions about Athena
Is Athena a popular name?
Yes — Athena currently ranks #109 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Athena more common for boys or girls?
Athena is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Athena most popular?
Athena peaked in 2022 in United States, with 3,029 recorded births that year.
Is Athena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Athena’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1793 in 1902 to #109 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Athena?
At least 56,827 babies have been recorded with the name Athena across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Athena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Athena appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Athena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Athena include Anna, Cecilia, Juliette, Catalina.
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