Atticus

Rank 274th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Atticus was 274th most popular baby name for boys and 523rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,268 babies were named Atticus in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,653 babies in the United States were named Atticus. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Atticus is around 9 years old.

The name "Atticus" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Atticus is Atti.

Atticus Meaning & Origin

The name Atticus originates from Greek and Latin, meaning "man of Attica", referring to people from Attica, the region surrounding Athens in Greece, and in a broader sense, it connotes wisdom, intelligence, and integrity, often associated with the character Atticus Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird".

The name Atticus is described as intellectual, noble and courageous.

Pronunciation

Atticus is pronounced ah-tih-kus in English. The name Atticus has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Atticus

In literature, the name Atticus is famously associated with the character Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird". Atticus Finch is a lawyer who held strong moral principles and is often cited as a symbol of moral heroism.

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