Atticus is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #281 in 2025 with 1,208 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 1,310 births ranking #264. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,452.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,414 boys born was named Atticus. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Atticus is a classical name meaning "from Attica", the region around Athens. It has an intellectual, literary feel while still sounding distinctively modern.
The name was used in ancient Rome and later re-entered wider awareness through literature, especially through the character Atticus Finch. That combination of classical history and literary resonance gives the name unusual depth.