Declining since 2021, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Achilleus since 2009
Babies named Achilleus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Achilleus is a rare name in the United States, first appearing in 2009 and ranking 12,008 in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 341,615 births. Its peak popularity came in 2022, but since 2021 the trajectory has been falling. The name is deeply rooted in Greek mythology, as the given name of the central hero of the Iliad, which contributes to its enduring cross-cultural appeal. Though its etymology is debated, the heroic legacy ensures that the name carries strong, epic associations. It has not been recorded in any U.S. top state data, reflecting its uncommon but steady use among families seeking a distinctive classical name.
Achilleus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Achilleus, borne by the hero of Homer's Iliad. The etymology is debated; it may derive from a pre-Greek name or from elements meaning 'grief' and 'host' or 'army'. The name was used in ancient Greece and later in the Byzantine Empire. In modern times, it has been revived internationally, often in honor of the classical hero.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Achilles, Aki
Sibling names for Achilleus
Names that share Achilleus's style, for a brother or sister.
