Athena is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #142 in 2016 with 2,177 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 3,025 births ranking #78. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 586.8%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 814 girls born was named Athena. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Athena is a powerful mythological name strongly associated with wisdom and strategy. It feels elegant, intelligent, and unmistakably classical.
The name's modern popularity owes much to renewed love for goddess names and strong mythological figures. Its appeal lies in clarity of image and real historical depth.