Achilles
Boy nameAchilles has been given to 3,844 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2018. In 2025, about 1 in 11,312 boys was named Achilles.
Meaning & origin /əˈkɪliːz/
Borrowed from Latin Achillēs, from Ancient Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Akhilleús).
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,844
Peak year
2018 (257 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -29%
Gender split
All boys
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Achilles.
FAQ
How popular is the name Achilles?
Achilles has been given to 3,844 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Achilles peak?
Achilles peaked in 2018, when 257 babies were given the name.
Is Achilles a girl or boy name?
Achilles is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Achilles are boys).
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