Atticus
Atticus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Attica or belonging to Attica.
Origin and history
Atticus is a Latin name originally meaning 'man of Attica', referring to the region of Greece surrounding Athens. Historically associated with the ancient Roman literary figure Titus Pomponius Atticus, it gained widespread modern recognition through Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird. In the United States, its popularity has risen significantly in the 21st century.
Popularity in the United States
18,322 babies in the United States have been named Atticus since 1880. It ranks #866 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #279.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
- WA (4 %)
- OH (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 356 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,216 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,316 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,322 |
Famous people named Atticus
- Atticus Finch: Fictional Character
- Atticus Shaffer: Actor
- Atticus Ross: Composer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name's modern popularity was heavily influenced by the fictional lawyer Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.
- Titus Pomponius Atticus was an ancient Roman nobleman and editor best known for his correspondence with Cicero.