Atreus is a distinctive choice, ranked #898 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Atreus in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#898
US Rank #494
About the Name Atreus
2024 marks Atreus's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #898. The name has climbed 1178 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2018.
Atreus is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #494, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Atreus
Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Atreus per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Atreus in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Atreus is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1178 places over the last five years to #898 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Atreus is more popular in the US (#494) than in the UK (#898). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Atreus appears in the US top 500 at #494 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
35
UK babies named Atreus (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1178 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Atreus
Likely around 1 other Atreus in the class
UK Popularity (2018–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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