Atticus
From Latin Atticus (“the Attic, the Athenian, a cognomen”), from Ancient Greek Ἀττῐκός (Attĭkós).
Every Atticus since 1881 — 18,443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Atticus
Atticus is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #281 in 2025 with 1,208 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 18,443 American babies have been named Atticus. Its peak came in 2021, when 1,321 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Atticus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Atticus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,207 | 1,208 | #281 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,326 | 1,227 | #276 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,546 | 1,187 | #284 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,496 | 1,271 | #272 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,046 | 1,310 | #264 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,355 | 1,119 | #299 |
| 2019 | — | — | 1,096 | #309 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,541 | 1,030 | #323 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,845 | 959 | #350 |
| 2016 | — | — | 919 | #362 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,765 | 980 | #347 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,088 | 855 | #369 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,131 | 738 | #404 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,390 | 711 | #409 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,542 | 577 | #466 |
| 2010 | — | — | 451 | #560 |
| 2009 | — | — | 422 | #608 |
| 2008 | — | — | 348 | #688 |
| 2007 | — | — | 346 | #685 |
| 2006 | — | — | 270 | #769 |
| 2005 | — | — | 245 | #791 |
| 2004 | — | — | 181 | #934 |
| 2003 | — | — | 125 | #1,187 |
| 2002 | — | — | 106 | #1,281 |
| 2001 | — | — | 87 | #1,430 |
| 2000 | — | — | 86 | #1,429 |
| 1995 | — | — | 42 | #1,989 |
| 1990 | — | — | 22 | #2,871 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,358 |
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Famous people named Atticus
- Atticus of Constantinople Politician · 370–425
- Atticus Ross Musician · b. 1968
- Atticus Shaffer Actor · b. 1998
- Atticus Mitchell Actor · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atticus mean?
From Latin Atticus (“the Attic, the Athenian, a cognomen”), from Ancient Greek Ἀττῐκός (Attĭkós).
How popular is the name Atticus in 2025?
Atticus ranked #281 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,208 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Atticus?
18,443 babies have been named Atticus in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Atticus most popular?
Atticus peaked in 2021, when 1,321 newborns received the name.
Is Atticus a boy or girl name?
Atticus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Atticus rising or falling?
Atticus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Atticus?
Well-known people named Atticus include Atticus of Constantinople (politician), Atticus Ross (musician), Atticus Shaffer (actor).