Atticus: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AT-ih-kuhs · 3 syllables
Atticus means “from Attica”, from Greek.
From Latin Atticus (“the Attic, the Athenian, a cognomen”), from Ancient Greek (Attikos). Doublet of Attic.
- Meaning
- from Attica
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- AT-ih-kuhs
- US rank (2025)
- #281
- US babies a year
- about 1,250 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Literary
How popular is Atticus?
Atticus was the #281 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,217 babies. It’s rising: up 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #281 |
| England & Wales | #443 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Canada | #394 |
| Australia | #200 |
How old are people named Atticus?
Half of US adults named Atticus are older than 21; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Atticus
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Atticus
What does the name Atticus mean?
Atticus means “from Attica”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Atticus?
Atticus is pronounced AT-ih-kuhs.
How popular is the name Atticus?
Atticus was the #281 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,217 babies. It’s rising: up 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Atticus?
Half of US adults named Atticus are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 36.