Girls name · California
Athena in California
As of 2025, Athena was the #71 most common girls name in California, drawn from 379 births that year. Its total reaches 10,170 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1926.
Popularity over time
Athena in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 | #598 |
| 1962 | 38 | #519 |
| 1973 | 45 | #455 |
| 1983 | 77 | #391 |
| 1994 | 58 | #608 |
| 2004 | 152 | #299 |
| 2015 | 382 | #106 |
| 2025 | 379 | #71 |
Rank swung between #46 (2022) and #925 (1957) in California, from #598 in 1926 to #71 in 2025.
California had the most Athena births in 2022, with 566. Its highest rank among girls names in California was #46, in 2022.
Its highest rank in any state was #18, in Alaska in 2025. See Athena in every state →
How popular is Athena in California?
As of 2025, Athena was the #71 most common girls name in California, drawn from 379 births that year. Its total reaches 10,170 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1926.
How many babies are named Athena in California?
California recorded 379 births of babies named Athena in 2025.
What is the rank of Athena in California?
Athena's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #71.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.