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Atticus

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Pronounced AT-ih-kus /ˈæt.ɪ.kəs/High

Meaning: Atticus is a Latin name from Greek Attikos, 'of Attica' (the region around Athens), so 'man of Athens'. Famed via Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, it is strongly a boy's name, which we note; here it is used for a girl.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classical, literary name: Atticus means 'of Athens' (said 'AT-ih-kus'). Strongly a boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumLatin, Greek

MeaningAtticus is a Latin name from Greek Attikos, 'of Attica' (the region around Athens), so 'man of Athens'. Famed via Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, it is strongly a boy's name, which we note; here it is used for a girl.

U.S. rank (2025)#10207 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 121

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

As a name, Atticus is Latin from Greek Attikos ('of Attica'), with deep classical roots and literary fame. Used here for a girl, it is strongly a boy's name, which we note (said 'AT-ih-kus').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Very rare for girls, classical, and literary.

Did you know? Atticus means 'of Attica; man of Athens' and is beloved from Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. It's used here for a girl, though it is strongly a boys' name, which we note (said 'AT-ih-kus').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Atticus — Latin/Greek 'of Attica'; strongly a boy's name

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atticus mean?

Atticus means 'of Attica; man of Athens,' a Latin name from Greek Attikos.

How do you pronounce Atticus?

It's said AT-ih-kus /ˈæt.ɪ.kəs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Atticus a boy or girl name?

Atticus is strongly a boy's name; its use here for a girl is very rare, which we note.

How popular is Atticus?

Atticus is very rare for girls in the U.S. and common for boys.