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How Many People Are Named Atticus?
Estimated people named Atticus living in the U.S. today
17,024
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 17,219
- Peak year: 2021 (1,321 births)
- Estimated living today: 17,024
Atticus by age group — who carries the name today?
Atticus popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Atticus
Atticus has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 17,219 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 17,024 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 20,078 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Atticuss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Atticus in the US?
An estimated 17,024 people named Atticus are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Atticus rare — about 1 in 20,078 Americans.
Is Atticus a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Atticus is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Atticus most popular?
Atticus peaked in 2021, when 1,321 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Atticus?
Atticus ranks #1,746 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).