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Athens

♂ Boy

Pronounced ATH-enz /ˈæθ.ənz/High

Meaning: From the place Athens — the Greek capital, named for the goddess Athena; a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Of the city of Athena: Athens is a Greek place-name. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the place Athens — the Greek capital, named for the goddess Athena; a place-name; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8355 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Athens comes from the place Athens — the Greek capital, named for the goddess Athena; a place-name (we note the place). A bold, modern name (said 'ATH-enz').

In the U.S. it appears as a place-name (also a city). Rare, of-the-city-of-Athena at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Athens is the Greek capital, named for the goddess Athena — a bold place-name (we note the place; said 'ATH-enz').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Athens — place-name

Variations

AthenAthyns

Nicknames

Athe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Athens mean?

Athens is a Greek place-name — the capital, named for the goddess Athena. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Athens?

It's said ATH-enz /ˈæθ.ənz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Athens a boy or girl name?

Athens is a boy's name here.

How popular is Athens?

Athens is a very rare name in the U.S.