Athena
How to say it: uh-THEE-nuh · /əˈθinə/
Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek.
Athena was the 133rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,477 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #128 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #133 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,477 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,338 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #128 |
| In France, 2025 | #150 among girls’ names, 430 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily into the 2020s, Athena has reached its best showing yet. Standing at the peak now, further growth looks ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a breathy lift, Athena feels strong and storied in mythology. Penelope makes a fitting companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Athena is about 1 in 56.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Swedish.
In France: #150 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #90.
Famous people named Athena
- Athena Manoukian (born 1994)Greek singer
- Athena of Monpezat (born 2012)Danish former princess; daughter of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark
- Athena Karkanis (born 1981)Canadian television actress
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