Atreus
Atreus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Fearless, or without dread.
Origin and history
Atreus is a classical Greek name derived from mythology, where he was the King of Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. The name has experienced a dramatic surge in popularity in the United States recently, driven largely by modern video game pop culture. Its usage has shifted from a rare historical name to a trendy contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,534 babies in the United States have been named Atreus since 1880. It ranks #2149 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #558.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 471 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,058 |
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic surge in U.S. popularity following the 2018 release of the 'God of War' video game, in which Atreus is a central character.
- In Greek mythology, Atreus was a prominent king and the founder of the legendary House of Atreus.