Boy nameCurrently #4,430 in the USFalling
Athen
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Athen'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.
Athen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Athen |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Athen through the decades
- Athen peaked in 2012, when 48 babies were named Athen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Athen has fallen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Athen currently ranks #4,430 in the US and is cooling off.