Boy nameCurrently #1,221 in the USFalling
Achilles
//əˈkɪliz//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20188 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Achilles's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Achilles's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Achilles |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 133 |
| 2006 | 161 |
| 2007 | 111 |
| 2008 | 128 |
| 2009 | 100 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 148 |
| 2013 | 142 |
| 2014 | 171 |
| 2015 | 214 |
| 2016 | 227 |
| 2017 | 234 |
| 2018 | 257 |
| 2019 | 208 |
| 2020 | 192 |
| 2021 | 196 |
| 2022 | 189 |
| 2023 | 160 |
| 2024 | 164 |
Achilles through the decades
- Achilles peaked in 2018, when 257 babies were named Achilles in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Achilles has risen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Achilles currently ranks #1,221 in the US and is cooling off.