Will my child share the name Achilles with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Achilles per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Achilles in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Achilles becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Achilles is declining: down 1,456 places since 2020, to #3,684 in 2025. It peaked at #1,782 in 2022.

Is Achilles a good choice for a distinctive name?

Achilles is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Achilles a popular baby name in the United States?

Achilles does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Achilles

Q: Who are some famous people named Achilles?

Notable people named Achilles include: Jack Achilles — Jacob Hendrik "Jack" Achilles is a Dutch shooter.; Achilles Rizzoli — Achilles Gildo Rizzoli, anonymous during his lifetime, has since his death become celebrated as an outsider artist.; Achilles Shield — Achilles shield is a large-scale air defense initiative launched by Greece in April 2025..

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Achilles is a distinctive choice, ranked #3684 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Achilles in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#3684

About the Name Achilles

Achilles is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 369 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1782 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

Achilles is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Achilles in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Achilles

Achilles Daunt — Achilles Daunt was a noted Irish preacher and homilist, and Church of Ireland Dean of Cork.
Jack Achilles — Jacob Hendrik "Jack" Achilles is a Dutch shooter.
Achilles Rizzoli — Achilles Gildo Rizzoli, anonymous during his lifetime, has since his death become celebrated as an outsider artist.

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