Total births
1,404
Unisex name · since 1911
Atlee
1,404 babies named Atlee in U.S. Social Security records since 1911, with the highest year being 2022. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3798
- among boys today
- 1,404
- born since 1911
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Atlee currently ranks #3798 among unisex names in America, with 1,404 babies recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Atlee has been recorded 1,404 times among boys since 1911, currently ranked #3798 nationally and more common than 73% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2025.
- #3798 among boys today
- 1,404 born since 1911
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Atlee is currently the #3798 unisex name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 1,404 born since 1911, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3798
- among boys today
- 1,404
- born since 1911
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Atlee vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3798
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Atlee was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
38 babies were named Atlee in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Atlee compares
1,404 Top 26% higher than 74% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Atlee's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Atlee | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,404 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Atlee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Atlee's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Atlee at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,798
Active since
1911
Atlee popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Atlee popularity over time - girls
722 total births recorded since 1918 (Atlee as girls' name)
Atlee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Atlee's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Atlee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
113 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1930s 81
1930s
81 births
- 1940s 71
1940s
71 births
- 1950s 72
1950s
72 births
- 1960s 67
1960s
67 births
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s
1980s
112 births
- 1990s
1990s
109 births
- 2000s
2000s
157 births
- 2010s
2010s
252 births
- 2020s
2020s
187 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 252 births (18% of all-time use).
How Atlee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Atlee's total volume
Atlee vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Atlee by state
Where Atlee concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 229 | 16.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 25 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 14 | 1.0% |
Ohio share of Atlee's total US births 16.3%
Even split
229 of 1,404 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atlee? ▼
1,404 babies have been named Atlee since 1911. It currently ranks #3798 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 38 births.
When was Atlee most popular? ▼
Atlee was most popular in the 2010s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Atlee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atlee are Ohio (229 births), New York (25 births), Pennsylvania (14 births).
Is Atlee a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Atlee is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,404 births, and as a girl's name it has 722 births.
How long has the name Atlee been used? ▼
Atlee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 115 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Atlee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atlas, Atley, Atlus, Atlantis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Atlee's data
- Atlee's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (252 total births) through the 2020s (187) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Atlees (229 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Atlee
Nearby Names Like Atlee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atlee
Atlas Boy
#101 25,893 births
Atley Boy
#4451 659 births
Atlus Boy
#3894 126 births
Atlantis Boy
#8660 80 births
Atlan Boy
#6803 61 births
Compare Atlee side by side: Atlee vs Atlas Atlee vs Atley Atlee vs Atlus
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Atlee
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Antonino #3799
2,106 births · Peak 2000
Alston #3796
2,578 births · Peak 2017
Jonny #3800
3,401 births · Peak 2008
Buddy #3795
22,540 births · Peak 1935
Tennyson #3801
1,188 births · Peak 2014
Rupert #3794
5,595 births · Peak 1920
Hagan #3802
1,455 births · Peak 2009
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Atlee: #3798 Unisex Name - 1,404 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atlee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Atlee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.