Atticus

Origin: Latin (from Greek via Latin) — From Attica; Athenian

Boy's name · #281 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Atticus first appeared in 1881, vanished from the records entirely for 56 years, and since returning in 1969 has climbed back to #281. About 18,000 boys have carried it in all.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 46 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#379 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,447 in Sweden (2025) · #272 in Canada (2024).

Famous Atticuses

Atticus Shaffer — American actor (born 1998)
Atticus Ross — English musician, composer and record producer
Atticus Mitchell — Canadian actor
Atticus Bradua — 2nd century Roman senator and consul
Atticus Lish — American writer (born 1972)

In stories & tradition

Atticus Finch — To Kill a Mockingbird (book)
Atticus Rhodes^it — Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (anime series)
Atticus Lincoln — Grey's Anatomy (TV series)

Similar names: Phoenix · Atreus · Kasen · Adonis · Memphis · Armani

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