66,479births recorded
18Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · Alberta
#63Alberta 2025
Athena is a girl name family recorded 66,479 times in 18 countries since 1902. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#63 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2020, at 164.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Athena
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athena | English | 53,118 | 🇺🇸 United States | #109 | 2023 | ▲ 35 % |
| Athena | English | 4,433 | 🏴 England & Wales | #90 | 2025 | ▲ 358 % |
| Athena | English | 3,525 | 🇫🇷 France | #141 | 2025 | ▲ 621 % |
| Athena | English | 2,024 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #83 | 2023 | ▲ 77 % |
| Athena | English | 701 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #63 | 2020 | ▲ 55 % |
| Athena | English | 691 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #63 | 2016 | ▲ 89 % |
Questions about Athena
How popular is the name Athena?
In 2025 it ranked #63 in Alberta. Official registers record 66,479 births across 18 countries.
When was Athena most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2020, at 164.5 births per 100,000.
Is Athena a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Athena is a girl name.