Atreo
A modern masculine name derived from the Greek name Atreus.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Atreo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Atreo today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Atreo births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Atreo. 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 Atreo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,331
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Atreo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Atreo 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 Atreo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Atreo
The name Atreo is derived from the Greek mythological figure Atreus, who was a character in ancient Greek tragedy. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "atreus," which means "fearless" or "unafraid."
In Greek mythology, Atreus was the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and the king of Mycenae. He was the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, two of the most prominent figures in the Trojan War. The story of Atreus and his family is filled with betrayal, revenge, and tragedy, making it a popular subject in ancient Greek literature and drama.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Atreo appears in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, who wrote the tragedy "Oresteia" in the 5th century BC. In this play, Atreus is depicted as a ruthless and vengeful ruler who takes revenge on his brother Thyestes for seducing his wife.
Throughout history, the name Atreo has been used by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Atreo of Pontus, a Greek scholar who lived in the 3rd century BC and was known for his work on geography and ethnography.
Another famous bearer of the name was Atreo Spilimbergo, an Italian Renaissance painter who lived from 1492 to 1564. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, Atreo Revere was an Italian patriot and politician who played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He was born in 1819 and died in 1889, and is remembered as a prominent figure in the Risorgimento movement.
More recently, Atreo Burghi was an Italian film director and screenwriter who lived from 1916 to 1995. He is best known for his collaborations with the renowned filmmaker Federico Fellini, and for his contributions to the Italian neorealist movement.
Finally, Atreo Villamil was a Mexican artist and illustrator who lived from 1920 to 2014. He is celebrated for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Mexican culture and traditions, and his work has been exhibited in galleries around the world.
People
Atreo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Atreo 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
Atreo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Atreo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Atreo 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Atreo a common name?
We classify Atreo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Atreo most popular?
The single biggest year for Atreo was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Atreo is about 13 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 Atreo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Atreo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Atreo 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 Atreo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Atreo 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 Atreo 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 common is the name Atreo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Atreo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.