Atreus
How to say it: uh-TRAY-us · /əˈtreɪəs/
From Greek mythology; king of Mycenae, father of Agamemnon. Meaning debated; possibly 'fearless' or 'not trembling'.
Atreus was the 561st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 504 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 51-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #300 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #561 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 504 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,578 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×51 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #300 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts in recent decades, Atreus is at its high in the 2020s. With momentum behind it, additional growth seems likely.
What goes with it
Bold with crisp attack and breathy finish, Atreus feels strong and mythic. Perseus sits in a similar style and Trey works as a modern short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Atreus is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
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