Attila, of Hunnic origin, is a masculine given name that means 'small father'. It gained prominence during the Migration Period due to Attila the Hun, the ruler who invaded the Eastern and Western Roman Empires in the 5th century. The name's popularity has since spread across various cultures, with notable figures bearing it including Hungarian composer Attila József and Italian actor Attila Hőlgyesi.
The name Attila experienced significant popularity during the late 1950s to mid-1970s with consistently high birth numbers each year, peaking at 16 births both in 1964 and 1968-1969. However, this trend declined sharply post-1973, dropping below 10 births per year for most years until the late 1990s. Since then, popularity has fluctuated but generally remained low, with notable spikes in recent years: 2009 (18 births), 2012 (15 births), and 2022-2023 (both 15 births). Over the entire period from 1958 to 2023, a total of 639 children named Attila were born.