gender neutral
Atticus
from Attica
About Atticus
Literary parents, take note: Atticus pulses with intellectual sophistication and moral fortitude. This name skyrocketed in popularity following generations of readers connecting with the noble character from Harper Lee's classic novel. Choose Atticus and gift your son a name that whispers of wisdom, justice, and quiet strength. The classical roots provide gravitas while the contemporary usage keeps it fresh and relevant. Atticus stands out in a crowd of more common choices without veering into eccentric territory. The name flows beautifully, with its rhythmic three syllables creating a pleasing cadence. Parents selecting Atticus often value education, ethics, and thoughtfulness—qualities they hope to instill in their children. This name commands respect while maintaining approachability, a rare balance that few names achieve. Your son will carry a name associated with integrity and intelligence, one that opens conversations and creates positive first impressions. Atticus offers nickname potential with Attie or Atty for childhood years, while the full form ages magnificently into adulthood.
Popularity of the Name Atticus
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #874 | |||
| 2004 | #933 | |||
| 2005 | #791 | #909 | ||
| 2006 | #769 | #731 | ||
| 2007 | #685 | |||
| 2008 | #688 | #897 | ||
| 2009 | #608 | #881 | ||
| 2010 | #560 | #651 | ||
| 2011 | #466 | #451 | ||
| 2012 | #409 | #815 | #412 | |
| 2013 | #404 | #784 | #337 | |
| 2014 | #369 | #706 | #369 | |
| 2015 | #347 | #572 | #329 | |
| 2016 | #362 | #689 | #301 | |
| 2017 | #350 | #479 | #379 | #302 |
| 2018 | #323 | #489 | #351 | #277 |
| 2019 | #309 | #524 | #317 | #360 |
| 2020 | #299 | #478 | #290 | |
| 2021 | #264 | #413 | #425 | #297 |
| 2022 | #272 | #385 | #402 | #292 |
| 2023 | #284 | #421 | #323 | #297 |
| 2024 | #276 | #323 | #360 | #285 |
| 2025 | #281 | #416 | #391 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Atticus
- Aticus
- Atticos
- Attikos
- Atticuss
- Aticuss
- Attychus
- Atykus
- Attycus
- Attycuss
- Attikkus
Names Similar to Atticus
Nicknames for Atticus
- Atti
- Tic
- Ticus
- Atty
- Cus
Famous People Named Atticus
| Atticus Shaffer | American actor known for his role in the TV series "The Middle" |
| Atticus Ross | English musician and composer |
| Atticus Dean Mitchell | Canadian actor and musician |
| Atticus Baldwin | Son of actor Alec Baldwin and actress Kim Basinger |
| Atticus Cody | Australian rules footballer |
| Atticus Ware | American figure skater |
| Atticus James Hallisay | Son of actors Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay |
| Atticus Hicks | American filmmaker |
| Atticus King | Australian politician |
| Atticus Johnson | American basketball player |
| Atticus Affleck | Son of actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner |
Characters Named Atticus
| Atticus Finch | Character from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" |
| Atticus Pund | Detective from the novel "Magpie Murders" by Anthony Horowitz |
| Atticus O'Sullivan | Character from Kevin Hearne's "Iron Druid Chronicles" series |
| Atticus Kodiak | Character from Greg Rucka's novels |
| Atticus Moon | Character from Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series |
| Atticus Rhodes | Character from the anime series "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" |
| Atticus Walker | Character from the TV series "Suits" |
| Atticus Finch McCleary | Character from the TV series "The Good Fight" |
| Atticus Lincoln | Character from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |