How Many People Are Named Atem?

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

Atem
Very Rare
Egyptian

Atem means 'to breathe' in Egyptian, making it a rare gem among names. Only 53 people in the US today share this name, which is 1 in 6,274,746 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all its bearers under 30.

~352
Living in US
1 in 941,617
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To breathe
🌐
Origin
Egyptian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Energetic Inspired Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

62,466
Worldwide Bearers
#15,342
Global Rank
🇸🇸 South Sudan
41,800
🇸🇩 Sudan
13,089
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,933
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,262
🇹🇩 Chad
309
🇳🇬 Nigeria
205
🇮🇳 India
200
🇮🇶 Iraq
97
🇨🇲 Cameroon
68
🇷🇺 Russia
68

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
53 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
53
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 53 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
44
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Atem Through the Generations

Atem, a name that breathes life into ancient Egyptian roots, has seen a steady presence in the United States since 2016, when it peaked with 10 births. Today, there are 53 people named Atem in the country, all under the age of 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice. The average age of those named Atem is just 7, reflecting its recent adoption and popularity among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Atem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Atem's Egyptian roots

📄 About the Name Atem

How Many People Have the Name Atem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 352 people in the United States currently share the name Atem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 941,617 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Atem a Common or Rare Name?

Atem 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 Atem Mean?

Atem means "to breathe" and comes from Egyptian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Atem Most Popular?

The name Atem reached peak popularity in 2016, with 10 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 Atem?

Approximately 352 people named Atem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 352. That works out to roughly 1 in 941,617 Americans.

Is Atem a rare name?

Atem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 941,617 Americans has this name.

What does the name Atem mean?

Atem means "to breathe" and comes from Egyptian origins.

Is Atem more male or female?

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

When was Atem most popular?

Atem peaked in 2016 with 10 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 US352
All-Time Births352
1 in X1 in 941,617
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2016
World Rank#15,342
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.