How Many People Are Named Athena?
50,614
people in the United States are named Athena
1 in 6,618 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1084
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0151%
Of US population
Peak Year
2022
3,025 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Greek Mythology
Pronunciation:
A-TE-NA (Classical Greek), ə-THEE-nə (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek αθηρ (ather) "sharp" and αινη (aine) "praise". Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. She is associated with the olive tree and the owl.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 17.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1902 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
9,787
Texas
4,482
New York
3,369
Florida
2,666
Arizona
1,596
Illinois
1,592
Ohio
1,572
Pennsylvania
1,559
Washington
1,345
Michigan
1,254
💡 Fun Facts About "Athena"
- 2,788 babies were named Athena in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2022
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1902
- Most popular in California
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