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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Athena — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Athen|Athenah
GreekGirl→ Stable

Athena

uh-THEE-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#90
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#90
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 55
Peak rank
#76 in 2023
5yr change
-14 ranks
Birth frequency
7.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
3% boy · 97% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #90 · Rising 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 girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Athena

Popularity score: 55  ·  SSA Rank: #90

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
59
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-14 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Athena scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
MythologicalGreekGoddessWisdomWarfareClassicalGirl3-syllableAncient Greek RootEstablishedLiterary
Character
strategic intelligenceprotective strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Athenas

strategictalentedprofessionalmemorabledetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Athena is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #90 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -14 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#90 · common
Athena at a Glance
Meaning:Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts in Greek mythology. Athena represents strategic intellect and divine protection.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#76 in 2023
5yr change:-14 ranks
Sex usage:3% boy · 97% girl
Notable bearers
Athena Massey
Actress
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Athena illustration
Name Intelligence
Athena · Overview
Summary

Athena is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #90 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 20/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Classic · Regal character
Athena carries a bold, serious, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #90, you will likely encounter other Athenas. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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