Atlee
Atlee is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
At the meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Atlee is an English surname turned given name derived from Old English terms meaning 'at the meadow'. Historically used as a masculine name, it maintains a rare but steady presence in the United States. It offers a soft, nature-inspired sound with a vintage quality.
Popularity in the United States
1,404 babies in the United States have been named Atlee since 1880. It ranks #3315 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1740.
States where it is most popular
- OH (85.4 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 113 |
| 1920-1930 | 112 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 71 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 252 |
| 2020-2029 | 187 |
Famous people named Atlee
- Atlee Pomerene: Politician, Lawyer
- Atlee Hammaker: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Atlee derived from the Old English phrase 'æt dǣl' or 'æt lēage', describing someone who lived near a meadow or clearing.
- It follows the classic English habit of adopting geographical family surnames as masculine given names.