Athalee
An invented feminine name, likely derived from a combination of names.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Athalee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Athalee today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Athalee births was 1926 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Athalee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Athalee is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Athalees were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Athalee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1926
10 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1930 SSA rank
#3,078
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Athalee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Athalee from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 48 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Athalee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Athalee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Athalee
The name Athalee has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "athalos," which means "unwavering" or "steadfast." This suggests that Athalee was likely a name given to children who were perceived as having a strong and determined character from a young age.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a minor goddess named Athalee, who was said to be the embodiment of perseverance and resilience. While not much is known about her specific role or significance, her name was likely inspired by the same root word as the given name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Athalee can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the classical period. One notable individual from this era was Athalee of Corinth, a renowned philosopher and educator who lived in the 4th century BC. She was known for her teachings on ethics and virtue, which were widely influential in her time.
As the Greek civilization spread across the Mediterranean, the name Athalee likely traveled with it, appearing in various forms and spellings across different regions. In the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman noblewoman named Athalee Claudia, who was known for her philanthropy and support of the arts.
During the Byzantine era, the name resurfaced in the form of Athalee Komnene, a princess and scholar who lived in the 12th century. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of literature, philosophy, and various languages, and her writings on these subjects were highly regarded.
In the Renaissance period, there was an Italian painter named Athalee Veronese, who lived in the 16th century. She was celebrated for her vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted scenes from Greek mythology and classical literature.
Another notable figure was Athalee Montague, a French playwright and poet from the 17th century. Her works were popular in court circles and often explored themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human nature.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Athalee, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its cultural and historical significance.
People
Athalee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Athalee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Athalee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Athalee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Athalee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Athalee a common name?
We classify Athalee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 102 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Athalee most popular?
The single biggest year for Athalee was 1926, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Athalee is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Athalee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Athalee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Athalee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Athalee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Athalee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Athalee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Athalee?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.