Attila
Every Attila since 1958 — 665 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Attila
Attila is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,850 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 665 American babies have been named Attila. Its peak came in 2009, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Attila stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Attila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,850 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2023 | 15 | #5,958 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,908 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,905 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,666 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,321 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,379 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,729 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,208 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,662 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,081 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,584 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,736 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,137 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,200 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,120 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,933 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,666 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,154 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,269 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,295 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,424 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,908 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,277 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,814 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,072 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,973 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,918 |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,906 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,374 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,213 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Attila
- Attila Politician · 406–453
- Attila József Writer · 1905–1937
- Attila Petschauer Fencer · 1904–1943
- Attila Bartis Writer · b. 1968
- Attila Fiola Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Attila in 2025?
Attila ranked #6,850 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Attila?
665 babies have been named Attila in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Attila most popular?
Attila peaked in 2009, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Attila a boy or girl name?
Attila is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Attila rising or falling?
Attila is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Attila?
Well-known people named Attila include Attila (politician), Attila József (writer), Attila Petschauer (fencer).