boy's name
Athanaël
ah-tah-nah-EL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 130
Athanaël is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 10 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Athanaël Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 40 |
How Popular Is Athanaël?
In 2024, Athanaël was given to 10 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Athanaël Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Athanael | Athanael is Athanaël without the diaeresis, and the spelling recorded in France, where it ranks #5,123. | 40 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Athanaël
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Athanaël Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Athanaël over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Athanaël
- French ah-tah-nah-EL
Sibling Names for Athanaël
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Athanaël — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Athanaël
Is Athanaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Athanaël is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Athanaël?
Athanaël has 4 syllables.
When was Athanaël most popular?
Athanaël peaked in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.