Athanasios
Athanasios is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Immortal, undying.
Origin and history
Athanasios is a traditional Greek name derived from the word 'athanatos', meaning immortal or eternal. It has deep roots in Christian history, primarily associated with Saint Athanasius of Alexandria. In the United States, it remains a distinct, moderately rare choice mostly used within Greek-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,284 babies in the United States have been named Athanasios since 1880. It ranks #3420 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- NY (69.2 %)
- IL (21 %)
- MA (3.8 %)
- NJ (3.8 %)
- CA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 287 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 190 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Famous people named Athanasios
- Athanasios Diakos: Military commander, Revolutionary leader
Nicknames
Thanasis, Thanasi, Sakis, Naso
Fun facts
- Saint Athanasius was a defender of Trinitarian orthodoxy against Arianism in the 4th century.
- In modern Greece, it is frequently shortened to Thanasis or Sakis in everyday conversation.