girl's name
Athene
uh-THEE-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 196
Athene is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 6 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 1923, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Athene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 8 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Athene?
In 2003, Athene was given to 6 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.
Where Athene Is Used
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 Athene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Athene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Athene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Athene
- English uh-THEE-nee
Sibling Names for Athene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Athene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Athene
How popular is the name Athene?
In 2003, Athene was given to 6 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 Athene a girl's or a boy's name?
Athene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Athene?
Athene has 3 syllables.
When was Athene most popular?
Athene peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.