Achilles
boy name#1290 in 2025Achilles entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #857 in 2018, ranks #1290 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1290
rank today
#857
peak (2018)
151
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3094 |
| 1920s | #3201 |
| 1930s | #3127 |
| 1940s | #3459 |
| 1950s | #3681 |
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #4191 |
| 1980s | #6229 |
| 1990s | #8040 |
| 2000s | #4163 |
| 2010s | #1108 |
| 2020s | #1165 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Achilles has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,700 people named Achilles are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Achilles is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Achilles in 2025?
- Achilles ranks #1290 among US boy names in 2025, with 151 babies given the name.
- When was the name Achilles most popular?
- Achilles peaked in 2018, reaching #857 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Achilles with classmates?
- Achilles will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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