Athanasios
Meaningimmortal · Greek
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,329 in 1973
22 babies were named Athanasios in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,963 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Athanasios you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Athanasios, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Athanasios would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAthanasios first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #1,329. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAthanasios has climbed 2,963 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Athanasios means “immortal”.
About the name Athanasios
Athanasios is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “immortal”. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ios”. US birth records list Athanasios for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 65 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #1,329 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1960s | 3.7 | 269,542 boys |
| 1970s | 18 | 56,754 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 94,251 boys |
| 1990s | 9.8 | 102,459 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 90,662 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 95,420 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 87,209 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Athanasios
What does the name Athanasios mean?
Athanasios means “immortal” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Athanasios?
Athanasios has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Athanasios a boy or girl name?
Athanasios is a boy name.
How popular is the name Athanasios?
Athanasios ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#1,329).