How Many People Are Named Atlas?
Complete statistics for the name Atlas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Atlas means 'bearer of the heavens' and it's incredibly rare, with just 1 in 15,026 Americans sharing this name. That's only 21,962 people in the U.S., and it's definitely a name for the young, with most under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 22,642 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Atlas Through the Generations
Since its peak in 2024 with 3,574 births, Atlas has become a rising star among male names, favored by younger parents. Today, 97% of those named Atlas are under 30, making it a truly modern choice. With an average age of 8, it's clear that Atlas is a name for the new generation, with 21,862 under-30s leading the pack.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Atlas
Atlas is a primarily male name, usually given in reference to the character from Greek mythology. It has increased in usage in recent years for both boys and girls in the United States along with other mythological names, but is still more used for boys. The name has also increased in usage for boys in the United Kingdom and Turkey. It is also a primarily Ashkenazi Jewish surname derived from an Arabic word meaning satin.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Atlas's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Atlas
How Many People Have the Name Atlas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,827 people in the United States currently share the name Atlas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 181,417 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Atlas a Common or Rare Name?
Atlas 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 Atlas Mean?
Atlas means "bearer of the heavens" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Atlas in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Atlas Most Popular?
The name Atlas reached peak popularity in 2024, with 3,574 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Atlas?
Approximately 1,827 people named Atlas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,827. That works out to roughly 1 in 181,417 Americans.
Is Atlas a rare name?
Atlas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 181,417 Americans has this name.
What does the name Atlas mean?
Atlas means "bearer of the heavens" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Atlas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Atlas are male and 5% are female.
When was Atlas most popular?
Atlas peaked in 2024 with 3,574 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.