Atticus

Atticus is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Athenian.” In 2024 it was given to 1,223 boys in the United States.

Atticus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“Athenian”

About the name Atticus

Atticus belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “Athenian” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Atticus first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #264 in 2021, and in 2024 1,223 babies received the name — 17,107 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Atticus in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#264 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Atticus in 2024
1,223
Total since 1880
17,107

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Atticus mean?

Atticus means “Athenian” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Atticus a boy or girl name?

Atticus is a boy name. In 2024, 1,223 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Atticus?

Atticus comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Atticus?

Atticus first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #264 in 2021, and 1,223 babies were given the name in 2024.

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