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Atticus is a masculine name used in Literature and Ancient Greek. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latinized form of Greek Ἀττικός (Attikos) meaning ‘from Attica’, referring to the region surrounding Athens in Greece. This name was borne by a few notable Greeks from the Roman period (or Romans of Greek background)." It ranked #281 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latinized form of Greek Ἀττικός (Attikos) meaning ‘from Attica’, referring to the region surrounding Athens in Greece. This name was borne by a few notable Greeks from the Roman period (or Romans of Greek background). The entry lists its usage as Literature, Ancient Greek (Latinized).
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Popularity
Atticus ranked #281 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #281 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atticus mean?
Atticus means "from Attica", according to Behind the Name.
Is Atticus a popular name?
Atticus ranked #281 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Atticus a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Atticus appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Atticus — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
