boy name
Atticus
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#281 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Atticus in the US, 1880–2025
Atticus first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2021, when 1,310 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,208.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Atticus popular?
Near its peak Atticus is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
| 2020s | 7,322 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,316 | |
| 2000s | 2,216 | |
| 1990s | 356 | |
| 1980s | 63 | |
| 1970s | 32 | |
| 1960s | 7 | |
| 1910s | 5 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atticus a boy or a girl name?
Atticus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Atticus a popular name right now?
Atticus is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
How popular is the name Atticus?
In 2025, Atticus ranked #281 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Atticus most popular?
Atticus was most popular in 2021, when about 1,310 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.