Atticus
Atticus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “man of Attica.” It ranked #281 in the United States in 2025. Atticus gained its iconic literary status from Atticus Finch, the moral hero of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
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how do you pronounce Atticus?
AT-ih-kus
where does the name Atticus come from?
From the Greek Ἀττικός, an adjective from the name for Athens and its surrounding region of Attica, used as a Roman cognomen meaning the Athenian or the Attic.
The name originally meant 'man of Attica,' referring to the region around Athens in ancient Greece.
how popular is this name?
Atticus has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 23 years since 1881, and fell outside it for 122. It peaked at #264 in 2021, and ranked #281 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #281 |
| 2024 | #276 |
| 2023 | #284 |
| 2022 | #272 |
| 2021 | #264 |
| 2020 | #299 |
| 2019 | #309 |
| 2018 | #323 |
| 2017 | #350 |
| 2016 | #362 |
| 2010 | #560 |
| 1881 | #866 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Atticus fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Atticus
Today the name is strongly tied to Atticus Finch, the lawyer-hero of Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Its use kept climbing even after his more conflicted portrayal in the 2015 sequel Go Set a Watchman; it has ranked among the top 1,000 US boys' names since 2004 and the top 300 since 2020.
who are famous people named Atticus?
- Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird character)
- Atticus Ross (English musician, Nine Inch Nails)
- Titus Pomponius Atticus (Roman philosopher)
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what names go well with Atticus?
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quick answers about Atticus
What does the name Atticus mean?
Atticus means “man of Attica”.
What is the origin of the name Atticus?
Atticus comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Atticus?
Atticus ranked #281 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2021, at #264, and it has spent 23 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Atticus a boy or girl name?
Atticus is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Atticus?
Atticus is pronounced AT-ih-kus, with 3 syllables.
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