Archimedes
Meaningchief thinker · Greek
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,075 in 2023
14 babies were named Archimedes in the US in 2025. It has dropped 444 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Archimedes you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Archimedes, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Archimedes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArchimedes first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #5,075.
- New on the sceneArchimedes wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- TrendArchimedes has slipped 444 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Archimedes means “chief thinker”.
About the name Archimedes
Archimedes is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “chief thinker”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-des”. US birth records list Archimedes for boys from 2007 to 2025, in 17 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #5,075 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.1 | 468,750 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 201,207 boys |
| 2020s | 8.7 | 114,943 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Archimedes
What does the name Archimedes mean?
Archimedes means “chief thinker” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Archimedes?
Archimedes has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Archimedes a boy or girl name?
Archimedes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Archimedes?
Archimedes ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#5,075).