Athena

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Athena

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Athena is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom. It has no known etymologically meaning.

History:
Athena was revived in the English-speaking world during the 18th century and the Age of Reason by parents who admired the ancient Greek and Roman world. It remained rare, however, until the late 20th century, where it is becoming slightly more common.

Pronunciation: ath-een-ah.

Alternates: Athene, Athenia.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Athena
in Greek mythology, she was the goddess of wisdom, and the patron of Athens.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.007 % named Athena

Popularity of Athena:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1960: N/A
1960-1970: 782nd most popular.
1970-1980: 623rd most popular.
1980-1990: 659th most popular.
1990: 746th most popular.
1991: 796th most popular.
1992: 833rd most popular.
1993: 784th most popular.
1994: 829th most popular.
1995: 716th most popular.
1996: 695th most popular.
1997: 697th most popular.
1998: 567th most popular.
1999: 522nd most popular.
2000: 532nd most popular.
2001: 501st most popular.
2002: 504th most popular.
2003: 520th most popular.