Athena
Athena sits comfortably in the UK charts at #90 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Athena
Athena is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #96. The name has climbed 88 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It briefly reached the UK top 100, though it typically sits a little further down the charts.
Athena is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Athena on the register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #109, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Athena
- Athena Lee — Athena Lee is an American drummer and actress.
- Athena (wrestler) — Adrienne Palmer is an American professional wrestler who is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where she performs under the ring name Athena.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Athena
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Athena
Almost certainly the only Athena in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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