Athan
Boy name · #2683 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Athan? In official American birth records, Athan has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 48 baby boys were named Athan, placing it at #2683 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1717, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 37,500 boys born in 2025 was named Athan.
Babies named Athan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 108-year story
Athan first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 123 boys were named Athan — good for #1367 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Athan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Athan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Athan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Athan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Athan is most common
State-level data for Athan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Athan
Statistically, parents drawn to Athan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lathan, Rehan, Ishan, Sohan, and Arhan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Athan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2313 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2047 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2269 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2253 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2292 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2110 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2210 |
| 2017 | 83 | #1809 |
| 2016 | 90 | #1724 |
| 2015 | 90 | #1717 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1564 |
| 2013 | 105 | #1528 |
| 2012 | 123 | #1367 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1484 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1543 |
| 2009 | 104 | #1562 |
| 2008 | 95 | #1633 |
| 2007 | 77 | #1861 |
| 2006 | 83 | #1698 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2182 |
| 2004 | 46 | #2419 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2579 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2882 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3143 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Athan?
In official American birth records, the name Athan first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Athan a popular boy name?
Athan ranked #2683 among boys in 2025 with 48 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1717.
When was the name Athan most popular?
Athan peaked in 2012, when 123 American boys received the name (ranked #1367 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Athan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 37,500 newborn American boys was named Athan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.