Atreyu Boy

Popularity: #816 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-TREH-yoo / əˈtrɛjuː

Invented; English

Meaning

None; the name was created for a fictional character

Historical & Cultural Background

Atreyu is a name popularized by the 1979 novel 'The NeverEnding Story' by Michael Ende. In the story, Atreyu is a young warrior tasked with saving the land of Fantastica. The name has since been associated with themes of bravery and adventure. It has gained some usage as a given name in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Atreyu has seen limited but notable usage as a given name in the United States, particularly since the late 20th century.

Similar Names

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Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Atreyu

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Fictional characters named Atreyu

Atreyu is a central character in 'The NeverEnding Story', known for his quest to save Fantastica.

Atreyu appears in various adaptations of 'The NeverEnding Story', including films and stage productions.

Sibling Suggestions

ArtemisAureliusAtticusAlaricAsherApollo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Atreyu was first seen in the United States in 1985. Atreyu has ranked as high as #1227 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Atreyu has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Atreyu (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 12
29%
CA 9
22%
WA 8
20%
AZ 7
17%
FL 5
12%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19855
19865
19917
199210
19939
199419
19958
199612
199710
199818
199913
200017
200114
200220
200326
200430
200568
200698
200790
2008114
2009104
2010130
2011127
2012124
2013120
2014130
2015133
2016147
2017132
2018152
2019132
2020130
2021123
2022131
2023102
2024108