How old is someone named Atticus?
The average Atticus is 10 years old.
Half of all living Atticuses are between 4 and 13.
When was Atticus popular?
Most of the Atticuses in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2021 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 32 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 63 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 356 | 350 |
| 2000s | 2,216 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 8,380 | 8,300 |
| 2020s | 7,379 | 7,300 |
How many Atticuses are still alive?
About 18,000 Atticuses are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Atticus since 1881.
Nearly every Atticus ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Atticus?
Three in four living Atticuses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 1%
- Gen Z 22%
- Gen Alpha 76%
Is Atticus an old name?
No. Atticus is one of the youngest names around: younger than 95 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Atticus will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Atticus a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.3% of living Atticuses are men.
Names the same age as Atticus
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Atticus's name twin is Hudson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hudson's age curve is the closest match to Atticus's: 97% alike.
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Questions about the name Atticus
How old is the average Atticus?
The average Atticus in the US is 10 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Atticus?
About 18,000 Atticuses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Atticus most popular?
In 2021, when about 1,300 baby boys were named Atticus.
Is Atticus a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 76% of living Atticuses 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