Atreyu Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Atreyu originates from the fictional character in Michael Ende's 'The NeverEnding Story'. It signifies bravery and has evolved solely through its literary context. The name became popular in the 1980s and is now associated with themes of adventure and courage, without biblical relevance.
The name Atreyu is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Atreyu has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Atreyu' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7112th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1992nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1413th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Atreyu' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Atreyu"
Pronunciation
/əˈtreɪ.ju/
Origin
Fictional
Etymology
The name Atreyu is derived from the character in the novel 'The NeverEnding Story' by Michael Ende. The name itself does not have historical roots in traditional languages.
Meaning
bravery
Language Evolution
Atreyu
Historical Usage
Atreyu gained popularity in the 1980s following the release of the film adaptation of 'The NeverEnding Story', where the character became iconic.
Variants & Derivatives
Atreiu, Atreyu's
Modern Popularity & Image
Atreyu is often associated with themes of fantasy, adventure, and courage due to its literary origins.
Famous People
Atreyu (band), Atreyu, a character in 'The NeverEnding Story'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Atreyu"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Atreyu"
"Atreyu" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7112th of 16616 | 75 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1992nd of 24088 | 1,003 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1413th of 23106 | 1,540 |
Regional Popularity of "Atreyu" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.62% 1907th/4582 |
51.67% 2668th/5164 |
30.04% 2197th/7313 |
21.95% 1638th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.11% 1558th/3984 |
37.13% 1666th/4487 |
25.96% 1771st/6822 |
16.71% 1049th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Atreyu" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Atreyu"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Atreyu" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.