Atlas
Atlas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Enduring, bearer of the heavens.
Origin and history
Atlas originates from ancient Greek mythology, where it is associated with the Titan tasked with holding up the heavens. Historically rare as a given name, it has experienced a rapid surge in popularity in the United States since the 2010s. Modern parents often choose it for its mythological strength and literary, adventurous quality.
Popularity in the United States
25,893 babies in the United States have been named Atlas since 1880. It ranks #730 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #120.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.2 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 106 |
| 1920-1930 | 141 |
| 1930-1940 | 95 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,352 |
| 2020-2029 | 18,576 |
Famous people named Atlas
- Atlas Heir: Celebrity relative
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan condemned by Zeus to stand at the western edge of the Earth and hold up the sky.
- The name gave rise to the term 'atlas' for a book of maps, as early collection covers depicted the Titan bearing a globe.
- Atlas was relatively unknown in U.S. birth records until entering the top 1000 in 2013 and rising rapidly into the top 200.