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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Athan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Athaliah|Athanasia
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Athan

ATH-un · 2 syllables

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#2305
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in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 22
Peak rank
#2047 in 2023
5yr change
-258 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2305 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Athan

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2305

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-258 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureCelticBoy2-syllableOld Irish RootRisingRareMythological
Character
distinctive and vivid
STRONG
High confidence

Athan is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2305 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -258 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2305 · very rare
Athan at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', also associated with the rowan tree which bears bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#2047 in 2023
5yr change:-258 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Athan Kaliakmanis
Minnesota politician
Similar Sound
EthanAidan◈Rowan◈NathanTheron
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caspian◈Finn◈Stellan◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Athan
Wren◈IvyRowan◈Beckett◈Hazel◈Stellan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Athan illustration
Name Intelligence
Athan · Overview
Summary

Athan is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2305 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature character
Athan carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 258 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
athan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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