Athena
Athena first appears in US records in 1902. It peaked in 2022, when 3,029 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,477.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Athena popular?
Rising Athena has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 16,536 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18,303 | |
| 2000s | 6,169 | |
| 1990s | 3,191 | |
| 1980s | 2,964 | |
| 1970s | 2,588 | |
| 1960s | 1,517 | |
| 1950s | 786 | |
| 1940s | 203 | |
| 1930s | 245 | |
| 1920s | 416 | |
| 1910s | 183 | |
| 1900s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Athena mean?
Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; the name’s ultimate meaning is uncertain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Athena mean?
Athena means Goddess of wisdom. Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; the name’s ultimate meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Athena?
Athena is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Athena?
Athena is pronounced “uh-THEE-nah.”
Is Athena a boy or a girl name?
Athena is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Athena a popular name right now?
Athena has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Athena?
In 2025, Athena ranked #109 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Athena most popular?
Athena was most popular in 2022, when about 3,029 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Athena?
Names similar to Athena include Georgia, Cora, Iris, Selena, Evangeline.
What names go well with Athena?
Greek names that pair well with Athena include Christopher, Andrew, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.