girls' name · peaked 1989

Athina

From Greek Αθήνα (Athína), from Ancient Greek Ἀθῆναι (Athênai).

Every Athina since 1958 — 902 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1989Girls
Rank 2025
#5,426
among girls
Babies in 2025
23
named Athina
Peak year
1989
48 babies
All-time total
902
since 1958

The story of Athina

Athina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,426 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1958, 902 American babies have been named Athina. Its peak came in 1989, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Athina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Athina year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 23 #5,426
2024 16 #6,976
2023 17 #6,707
2022 21 #5,811
2021 13 #8,086
2020 11 #9,029
2019 8 #11,486
2018 16 #7,147
2017 18 #6,571
2016 24 #5,470
2015 12 #9,013
2014 15 #7,703
2013 19 #6,498
2012 17 #7,179
2011 13 #8,690
2010 19 #6,681
2009 17 #7,373
2008 21 #6,377
2007 13 #9,077
2006 21 #6,156
2005 23 #5,458
2004 16 #7,122
2003 21 #5,607
2002 14 #7,478
2001 20 #5,597
2000 20 #5,515
1995 16 #5,700
1990 25 #4,013
1985 13 #5,388
1980 14 #4,994
1975 16 #3,962
1970 8 #5,856
1965 6 #5,854
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Famous people named Athina

  1. Athina Onassis Businessperson · b. 1985
  2. Athina Rachel Tsangari Film director · b. 1966

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Athina mean?

From Greek Αθήνα (Athína), from Ancient Greek Ἀθῆναι (Athênai).

How popular is the name Athina in 2025?

Athina ranked #5,426 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Athina?

902 babies have been named Athina in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Athina most popular?

Athina peaked in 1989, when 48 newborns received the name.

Is Athina a boy or girl name?

Athina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Athina rising or falling?

Athina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Athina?

Well-known people named Athina include Athina Onassis (businessperson), Athina Rachel Tsangari (film director).

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