Atreyu
Atreyu is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of all; warrior.
Origin and history
Atreyu is a literary modern name popularized by Michael Ende's 1979 fantasy novel The Neverending Story. In the book's invented fictional language, the name translates roughly to 'son of all' or 'bold warrior'. It has seen growing modern usage in the United States as a distinctive, adventurous choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,705 babies in the United States have been named Atreyu since 1880. It ranks #2491 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1284.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- AZ (8 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 581 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,327 |
| 2020-2029 | 681 |
Famous people named Atreyu
- Atreyu: Fictional character
Fun facts
- The name was created by German author Michael Ende for the brave young protagonist of his 1979 novel, The Neverending Story.
- An American metalcore band formed in 1998 adopted the name Atreyu, further increasing its visibility in U.S. pop culture.