Athena
girl name#109 in 2025Athena entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #76 in 2023, ranks #109 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1902–2025
#109
rank today
#76
peak (2023)
2,477
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1826 |
| 1910s | #1536 |
| 1920s | #1202 |
| 1930s | #1658 |
| 1940s | #2015 |
| 1950s | #1415 |
| 1960s | #835 |
| 1970s | #638 |
| 1980s | #643 |
| 1990s | #703 |
| 2000s | #483 |
| 2010s | #198 |
| 2020s | #93 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Athena has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 51,500 people named Athena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Athena 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 Athena in 2025?
- Athena ranks #109 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,477 babies given the name.
- When was the name Athena most popular?
- Athena peaked in 2023, reaching #76 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Athena with classmates?
- Athena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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