Atlas
Meaningenduring · Greek
- US rank
- #75
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #75 in 2025
4,413 babies were named Atlas in the US in 2025. It has climbed 113 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1910–2025
US births per million boys, 1883–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Atlas you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 387 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Atlas, 4,413 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Atlas.
- HistoryAtlas first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearAtlas is at its all-time high right now: #75 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAtlas is 630× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 387.
- TrendAtlas has climbed 113 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #75. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAtlas is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #11, followed by West Virginia (#20) and Utah (#30). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Greek, Atlas means “enduring”.
About the name Atlas
Atlas is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “enduring”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-las”. US birth records list Atlas for boys from 1883 to 2025, in 104 of those 143 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #75 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #75, with 4,413 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.4 | 157,233 girls |
| 1920s | 2.4 | 418,410 girls |
| 1930s | 1.4 | 704,225 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,789 girls |
| 2020s | 97 | 10,281 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6.8 | 146,444 boys |
| 1890s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 1900s | 9.7 | 102,987 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 62,344 boys |
| 1920s | 13 | 78,247 boys |
| 1930s | 9.0 | 111,359 boys |
| 1940s | 6.0 | 167,224 boys |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 395,257 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 515,464 boys |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 418,410 boys |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 254,453 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 80,321 boys |
| 2010s | 343 | 2,912 boys |
| 2020s | 1,795 | 557 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Atlas
What does the name Atlas mean?
Atlas means “enduring” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Atlas?
Atlas has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Atlas a boy or girl name?
Atlas is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Atlas?
Atlas ranked #75 for US boys in 2025, given to 4,413 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#75).