Girls name · New York
Athena in New York
Athena was the 112th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 136 babies named Athena that year. Since 1919, New York families have named 3,507 babies Athena.
Popularity over time
Athena in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 7 | 556th |
| 1940 | 5 | 716th |
| 1959 | 13 | 767th |
| 1972 | 30 | 497th |
| 1985 | 40 | 400th |
| 1998 | 36 | 462nd |
| 2012 | 81 | 235th |
| 2025 | 136 | 112th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 556th in 1919 to 112th in 2025.
The most babies named Athena in New York in a single year was 151, in 2022. Its best showing was 97th 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 New York?
Athena was the 112th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 136 babies named Athena that year. Since 1919, New York families have named 3,507 babies Athena.
How many babies are named Athena in New York?
In 2025, 136 babies were named Athena in New York. The most babies named Athena in New York in a single year was 151, in 2022.
What is the rank of Athena in New York?
Athena ranked 112th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 97th 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.