How Many People Are Named Atef?

Complete statistics for the name Atef: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Atef
Very Rare
Ancient Egyptian

Atef, a very rare male name, is held by just 17 people in the US, making up 1 in 19,731,650 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority of those named Atef are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~17
Living in US
1 in 19,731,650
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Egyptian god of kingship
🌐
Origin
Ancient Egyptian
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Majestic Powerful Dignified
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

259,720
Worldwide Bearers
#4,048
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
125,705
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
71,804
🇮🇶 Iraq
11,037
🇯🇴 Jordan
9,371
🇰🇼 Kuwait
6,212
🇱🇾 Libya
6,059
🇵🇸 Palestine
5,084
🇸🇩 Sudan
3,768
🇾🇪 Yemen
3,602
🇸🇾 Syria
3,204

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
17 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
11
Would be under 30 (65%)
6
Would be 30–60 (35%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
22
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Atef Through the Generations

Atef has seen steady usage since its peak in 1994 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are 17 people named Atef living in the United States, with most falling within the under-30 bracket. This younger demographic skews the average age to 15, indicating that Atef is a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

✨ Similar Names to Atef

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Atef's Ancient Egyptian roots

📄 About the Name Atef

How Many People Have the Name Atef?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17 people in the United States currently share the name Atef. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,731,650 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Atef a Common or Rare Name?

Atef is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Atef Mean?

Atef means "Egyptian god of kingship" and comes from Ancient Egyptian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Atef in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Atef Most Popular?

The name Atef reached peak popularity in 1994, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Atef?

Approximately 17 people named Atef live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,731,650 Americans.

Is Atef a rare name?

Atef is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,731,650 Americans has this name.

What does the name Atef mean?

Atef means "Egyptian god of kingship" and comes from Ancient Egyptian origins.

Is Atef more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Atef are male and 0% are female.

When was Atef most popular?

Atef peaked in 1994 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US17
All-Time Births17
1 in X1 in 19,731,650
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year1994
World Rank#4,048
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.