Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Aquiles since 1975
Babies named Aquiles per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aquiles's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 245 |
| 2020s | 163 |
Meaning & origin
Aquiles, the Spanish form of Achilles, has been used in the United States since at least 1975. In 2025, it ranked 4,249 with approximately 1 in 71,170 newborn boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2020, and the decade of the 2020s shows a stable trajectory. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting its use in Hispanic communities. While not among the most common names, Aquiles carries the weight of classical mythology and retains a distinctive, heroic resonance.
Aquiles is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Achilles, the legendary Greek hero of the Trojan War. The name's etymology is uncertain: it may derive from Greek 'achos' (pain) or relate to the river Achelous in Greece. It has been used in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, often in honor of the mythic figure.
Where Aquiles is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aqui
Sibling names for Aquiles
Names that share Aquiles's style, for a brother or sister.
