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By Clare Green · Jul 2026

Athens

OriginGreek place name
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Athens as a girl's name
NB Rank#5454

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The name Athens peaked for boys at #5799 in 2018. The name is most popular in ATHENS. Athens is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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