Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Athene
//ˌæˈθin//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19236 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Athene'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.
Athene's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Athene |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
Athene through the decades
- Athene peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were named Athene in the US.
- The 1930s were Athene's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1941–2003), use of Athene has fallen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.