How old is someone named Athena?
The average Athena is 17 years old.
Half of all living Athenas are between 5 and 22.
When was Athena popular?
Most of the Athenas in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 | 0 |
| 1910s | 183 | 0 |
| 1920s | 416 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 245 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 203 | 120 |
| 1950s | 786 | 630 |
| 1960s | 1,517 | 1,300 |
| 1970s | 2,588 | 2,400 |
| 1980s | 2,964 | 2,900 |
| 1990s | 3,191 | 3,100 |
| 2000s | 6,169 | 6,100 |
| 2010s | 18,303 | 18,000 |
| 2020s | 16,536 | 16,000 |
How many Athenas are still alive?
About 51,000 Athenas are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 53,000 babies named Athena since 1902.
Nearly every Athena ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Athena?
More than half of living Athenas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 21%
- Gen Alpha 61%
Is Athena an old name?
No. Athena is one of the youngest names around: younger than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Athena will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Athena a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Athenas are women.
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Athena's name twin is Ari. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ari's age curve is the closest match to Athena's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Athena
How old is the average Athena?
The average Athena in the US is 17 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Athena?
About 51,000 Athenas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 53,000 babies given the name since 1902.
When was the name Athena most popular?
In 2022, when about 3,000 baby girls were named Athena.
Is Athena a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 61% of living Athenas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this