Atina
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "of Athens" or "Athenian".
Name Census estimates that about 222 living Americans carry the first name Atina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Atina today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Atina births was 1976 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Atina. 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.
People living today
222
~ 1 in 1,543,938 Americans
Peak year
1976
13 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,531
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Atina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Atina from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 71 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Atina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Atina 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 Atina 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 Atina
The name Atina is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the word "athanatos," meaning "immortal" or "eternal." It was often associated with the goddess Athena, the embodiment of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare. The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 5th century BC in ancient Greek texts and historical records.
During the Hellenistic period, Atina gained popularity as a feminine name, particularly among the upper classes and aristocracy. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Atina of Pergamon, a prominent philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BC. Her contributions to the field of geometry and her philosophical writings on ethics and virtue made her a respected figure in the academic circles of the time.
In the 1st century AD, Atina Claudia Capitolina was a Roman noblewoman and the daughter of Emperor Tiberius Claudius. Her name reflects the cultural exchange between the Greek and Roman civilizations, as the name Atina was Latinized and adopted by the Roman elite.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Atina remained relatively obscure in most parts of Europe, but it experienced a resurgence during the Renaissance period. One notable bearer was Atina Portinari, an Italian poet and painter who lived in the 15th century. Her works were highly acclaimed, and she was celebrated for her artistic talent and her contributions to the cultural revival of the era.
In the 19th century, Atina Rosalia Bettoldi was an Italian opera singer renowned for her powerful soprano voice and her performances in various operas composed by Verdi and Bellini. Her artistic prowess and dedication to her craft made her a celebrated figure in the world of opera during that time.
While the name Atina has never been among the most popular given names, it has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a sense of timeless elegance and a connection to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. Its meaning and association with wisdom, courage, and immortality have made it a name that continues to captivate and inspire.
People
Atina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Atina 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
Atina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Atina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 222 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Atina 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 1,543,938 US residents.
Is Atina a common name?
We classify Atina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Atina most popular?
The single biggest year for Atina was 1976, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Atina is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Atina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Atina 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.
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.