How Many People Are Named Athen?

Complete statistics for the name Athen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Athen
Very Rare
Greek

Athen is a very rare name, with only 671 total births in the U.S. and 663 people alive today. It's 1 in 497,463 Americans, and most are under 30, peaking in 2012.

~127
Living in US
1 in 2,609,837
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Athens, likely connected to the goddess Athena
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Intellectual Creative Independent
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and social energy. People with this life path number tend to be communicative, optimistic, and naturally drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

682
Worldwide Bearers
#316,970
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
168
🇺🇬 Uganda
155
🇮🇩 Indonesia
121
🇮🇳 India
57
🇮🇶 Iraq
43
🇵🇭 Philippines
22
🇿🇦 South Africa
16
🇵🇰 Pakistan
11
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇮🇱 Israel
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
663 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
648
Would be under 30 (97%)
23
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 671 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Athen Through the Generations

Athen is a uniquely modern name, with a peak in 2012 and a current population of just 663 people in the U.S., making it one of the rarest names around. The gap between its all-time births (671) and living bearers (663) is small, suggesting recent popularity. Its age distribution is telling: 97% are under 30, indicating a name that's still being embraced by younger generations. This makes Athen stand out as a name that's both ancient-sounding and thoroughly contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 82
Texas 46

✨ Similar Names to Athen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Athen's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Athen

How Many People Have the Name Athen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 127 people in the United States currently share the name Athen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,609,837 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Athen a Common or Rare Name?

Athen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Athen Mean?

Athen means "Derived from Athens, likely connected to the goddess Athena" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Athen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Athen Most Popular?

The name Athen reached peak popularity in 2012, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Athen?

Approximately 127 people named Athen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 127. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,609,837 Americans.

Is Athen a rare name?

Athen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,609,837 Americans has this name.

What does the name Athen mean?

Athen means "Derived from Athens, likely connected to the goddess Athena" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Athen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Athen are male and 0% are female.

When was Athen most popular?

Athen peaked in 2012 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US127
All-Time Births127
1 in X1 in 2,609,837
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2012
World Rank#316,970
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.