Atticus
Atticus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Atticus
Root meaning: “the Attic, the Athenian, a cognomen”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Atticus (“the Attic, the Athenian, a cognomen”), from Ancient Greek Ἀττῐκός (Attĭkós). Doublet of Attic.
How popular is Atticus?
Since 1880, 121 girls and 18,322 boys in the U.S. have been named Atticus (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6845 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #264 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #281 for boys, with 1,217 babies given the name.
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Atticus FAQ
What does the name Atticus mean?
Atticus traces back to a root meaning "the Attic, the Athenian, a cognomen". A male given name from Latin. From Latin Atticus (“the Attic, the Athenian, a cognomen”), from Ancient Greek Ἀττῐκός (Attĭkós). Doublet of Attic.
What is the origin of the name Atticus?
Atticus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Atticus?
Since 1880, 121 girls and 18,322 boys in the U.S. have been named Atticus (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6845 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #264 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #281 for boys, with 1,217 babies given the name.
Is Atticus a boy or girl name?
Atticus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 121 girls and 18,322 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.