Atticus: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Of Athens, a name of literary heroism and moral courage.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #254
- Peak
- #250 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Atticus Means
Atticus is a boy name of Latin origin. Of Athens, a name of literary heroism and moral courage.
How Popular Atticus Is
Atticus currently ranks #254 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #250 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Atticus
- Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird is one of literature's greatest heroes.
- The name was virtually unused before Harper Lee's novel.
- Atticus has a scholarly, principled elegance.
Names Like Atticus
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Sibling Names for Atticus
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Questions About Atticus
What does Atticus mean?
Atticus is a boy name of Latin origin. Of Athens, a name of literary heroism and moral courage.
How popular is Atticus?
Atticus currently ranks #254 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #250 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Atticus come from?
Atticus comes from Latin roots. Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird is one of literature's greatest heroes.
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