unisex name
Athel
ATH-ul (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 334
Athel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1952 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Athel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 88 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 12 |
How Popular Is Athel?
In 1952, Athel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Athel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Athel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Athel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Athel
- English ATH-ul
Sibling Names for Athel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Athel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Athel
How popular is the name Athel?
In 1952, Athel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Athel a girl's or a boy's name?
Athel is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Athel?
Athel has 2 syllables.
When was Athel most popular?
Athel peaked in 1919, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.