Athanasius Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-tha-NAY-shus / /ˌæθəˈneɪʃəs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
immortal (Greek); one who is not subject to death (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
Athanasius is derived from the Greek name 'Athanásios', which means 'immortal'. It was popularized by Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, an influential early Christian theologian. The name was later adopted into Latin, maintaining its original meaning and significance in Christian contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Athan
- Athanasy
- Athanassios
International Variants
- Athanase (French)
- Athanasius (Latin)
- Athanassios (Greek)
Famous people named Athanasius
Athanasius of Alexandria — early Christian theologian.
Athanasius Kircher — Jesuit scholar and polymath.
Fictional characters named Athanasius
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Athanasius was first seen in the United States in 2001. Athanasius has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Athanasius has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Athanasius
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 25 |