boy's name
Athelstan
ATH-ul-stan (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 28
Athelstan is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 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 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2015.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Athelstan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Athelstan?
In 2024, Athelstan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Athelstan Is Used
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Athelstan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Athelstan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Athelstan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Athelstan
- English ATH-ul-stan
Sibling Names for Athelstan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Athelstan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Athelstan
How popular is the name Athelstan?
In 2024, Athelstan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Athelstan a girl's or a boy's name?
Athelstan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Athelstan?
Athelstan has 3 syllables.
When was Athelstan most popular?
Athelstan peaked in 2015, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.