Girls name · California
Athena in California
Athena was the 71st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 379 babies named Athena that year. Since 1926, California families have named 10,170 babies Athena.
Popularity over time
Athena in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 | 598th |
| 1962 | 38 | 519th |
| 1973 | 45 | 455th |
| 1983 | 77 | 391st |
| 1994 | 58 | 608th |
| 2004 | 152 | 299th |
| 2015 | 382 | 106th |
| 2025 | 379 | 71st |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 598th in 1926 to 71st in 2025.
The most babies named Athena in California in a single year was 566, in 2022. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 2022.
Across the country, Athena reached its best rank of 18th in Alaska (2025). See Athena in every state →
How popular is Athena in California?
Athena was the 71st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 379 babies named Athena that year. Since 1926, California families have named 10,170 babies Athena.
How many babies are named Athena in California?
In 2025, 379 babies were named Athena in California. The most babies named Athena in California in a single year was 566, in 2022.
What is the rank of Athena in California?
Athena ranked 71st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 2022.
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.