Athon
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "immortal" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Athon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Athon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Athon births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Athon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Athon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,125
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Athon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Athon 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 Athon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Athon
The given name Athon is of Greek origin, derived from the ancient word "athonos," which means "immortal" or "eternal." This name has its roots in Greek mythology and was often associated with the gods and their divine nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Athon can be found in the Greek epic poem, the Iliad, written by Homer around the 8th century BC. In the poem, Athon is mentioned as one of the warriors who fought alongside Achilles during the Trojan War.
Throughout the centuries, the name Athon has been borne by several notable figures in history. One of the earliest was Athon of Rhodes, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC and was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue.
In the 2nd century AD, Athon of Alexandria was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary movements.
During the Byzantine era, Athon the Monk, a Christian ascetic and hermit, lived in the 9th century AD on Mount Athos, a peninsula in northern Greece. His life and teachings influenced the establishment of the monastic community on Mount Athos, which became an important center of Eastern Orthodox spirituality.
Another notable figure named Athon was Athon of Villiers, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century. He was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle and is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the Crusades.
In more recent history, Athon Karalis was a Greek painter and sculptor who lived from 1872 to 1944. He was celebrated for his vibrant depictions of Greek landscapes and his contribution to the development of modern Greek art.
While the name Athon may not be as commonly used today as it once was, its rich history and connections to Greek mythology, literature, and notable figures throughout the centuries have solidified its place as a name with deep cultural significance and enduring appeal.
People
Athon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Athon 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
Athon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Athon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Athon 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Athon a common name?
We classify Athon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Athon most popular?
The single biggest year for Athon was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Athon is about 18 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 Athon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Athon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Athon in the SSA data are male. 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 Athon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Athon 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 Athon 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 have Athon as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.