Boy nameCurrently #3,157 in the USFalling
Atom
//ˈætəm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20174 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Atom's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Atom's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Atom |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 38 |
Atom through the decades
- Atom peaked in 2017, when 68 babies were named Atom in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Atom has risen 53% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Atom currently ranks #3,157 in the US and is cooling off.