Atreyu
Boy name · #1846 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
Atreyu ranks #1846 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 86 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1327, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,930 boys born in 2025 was named Atreyu.
Babies named Atreyu per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 40-year story
Atreyu first appears in the Social Security records in 1985, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 152 boys were named Atreyu — good for #1224 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 Atreyu against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Atreyu in class?
Atreyu scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Atreyu will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Atreyu is most common
Geography matters for names, and Atreyu is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Atreyus were CA (10), AZ (8), TX (8), FL (7), MI (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Atreyu
Statistically, parents drawn to Atreyu tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aaryan, Ashtyn, Auden, Aston, and Ayub.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Atreyu | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #1837 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1589 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1668 |
| 2022 | 131 | #1411 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1461 |
| 2020 | 131 | #1353 |
| 2019 | 132 | #1354 |
| 2018 | 152 | #1224 |
| 2017 | 132 | #1348 |
| 2016 | 147 | #1252 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1327 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1334 |
| 2013 | 120 | #1399 |
| 2012 | 124 | #1359 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1331 |
| 2010 | 130 | #1316 |
| 2009 | 104 | #1562 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1445 |
| 2007 | 90 | #1681 |
| 2006 | 98 | #1526 |
| 2005 | 68 | #1869 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3217 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3443 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4044 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5142 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atreyu a popular boy name?
Atreyu ranked #1846 among boys in 2025 with 86 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1327.
When was the name Atreyu most popular?
Atreyu peaked in 2018, when 152 American boys received the name (ranked #1224 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Atreyu?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,930 newborn American boys was named Atreyu. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.