Atlanta
Meaningfrom Atlanta, Georgia · English
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,592 in 1895
7 babies were named Atlanta in the US in 2025. It has dropped 842 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1895–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Atlanta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Atlanta, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Atlanta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAtlanta first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1895, when it ranked #1,592. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAtlanta has slipped 842 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Atlanta means “from Atlanta, Georgia”.
About the name Atlanta
Atlanta is a girl name meaning “from Atlanta, Georgia”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-nta”. US birth records list Atlanta for girls from 1895 to 2025, in 56 of those 131 years. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked #1,592 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 8.6 | 116,550 girls |
| 1900s | 3.2 | 308,642 girls |
| 1910s | 2.2 | 460,829 girls |
| 1920s | 0.4 | 2,439,024 girls |
| 1970s | 2.6 | 378,788 girls |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 299,401 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 78,309 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 89,127 girls |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 199,601 girls |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 263,158 girls |
Questions about the name Atlanta
What does the name Atlanta mean?
Atlanta means “from Atlanta, Georgia” in English.
Is Atlanta a boy or girl name?
Atlanta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Atlanta?
Atlanta ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1895 (#1,592).