Boy nameCurrently #2,305 in the USFalling
Athan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Athan'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.
Athan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Athan |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 83 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 95 |
| 2009 | 104 |
| 2010 | 104 |
| 2011 | 109 |
| 2012 | 123 |
| 2013 | 105 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 90 |
| 2016 | 90 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2019 | 68 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 61 |
Athan through the decades
- Athan peaked in 2012, when 123 babies were named Athan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Athan has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Athan currently ranks #2,305 in the US and is cooling off.