Declining since 2020, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Athanasia since 1917
Babies named Athanasia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 101 |
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Athanasia is an uncommon Greek name meaning 'immortality,' borne primarily within Greek Orthodox communities. Its rarest recent recorded use was in 1917, and it peaked in popularity in 1975. The name has been in consistent but very low use, with a trajectory showing decline since 2020. With a 1-in-200,908 rate in 2025, Athanasia remains a distinctive choice, often associated with the masculine form Athanasios. Its rarity and strong spiritual connotations appeal to families seeking a name with deep religious roots.
Athanasia is the feminine form of Athanasios, derived from Greek "athanasia" meaning "immortality." The name has been used in Eastern Orthodox Christian communities, where Saint Athanasius of Alexandria was a prominent theologian. Its usage in English-speaking countries has been rare, often among families with Greek heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Thana, Sia
Variants: Athanasie, Atanasia
Sibling names for Athanasia
Names that share Athanasia's style, for a brother or sister.
