Atticus Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Atticus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Atticus?
Atticus is spelled A-T-T-I-C-U-S. The name has 7 letters.
Atticus at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Atticus is a Latin name meaning “from Attica,” a historical region that includes the city of Athens in Greece.
- Origin
- The name Atticus is associated with the Latin usage relating to the Attica region in ancient Greece.
- Pronunciation
- AT-i-kus · 3 syllables
Atticus Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#281
Recorded Births1,208
- Girls usage rose 2,054 places to #10,107 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #281 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Atticus Mean?
Atticus is a Latin name meaning “from Attica,” a historical region that includes the city of Athens in Greece.
Origin: The name Atticus is associated with the Latin usage relating to the Attica region in ancient Greece.
How Do You Pronounce Atticus?
PronunciationAT-i-kus
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Atticus?
- History
- Atticus appears in classical Roman contexts and is known in modern times through its use as a character name in early 20th-century literature, which increased its recognition.
Atticus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,208 | #281 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,227 | #276 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12 | #8,486 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,187 | #284 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,271 | #272 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,310 | #264 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,119 | #299 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,096 | #309 |
| 2018 | Girls | 8 | #11,427 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,030 | #323 |
| 2017 | Girls | 17 | #6,808 |
| 2017 | Boys | 959 | #350 |
| 2016 | Boys | 919 | #362 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 980 | #347 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 855 | #369 |
| 2013 | Girls | 9 | #11,000 |
| 2013 | Boys | 738 | #404 |
When Was Atticus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
1,310 recorded births
National rank #264
2022 · Boys
1,271 recorded births
National rank #272
2024 · Boys
1,227 recorded births
National rank #276
2025 · Boys
1,208 recorded births
National rank #281
Where Atticus Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #85 | 9 |
| WV | #121 | 16 |
| OK | #123 | 37 |
| KS | #138 | 27 |
| AR | #141 | 25 |
| ID | #150 | 18 |
| ME | #151 | 8 |
| WA | #166 | 51 |