Atlee Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AT-lee //ˈæt.li//
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: meadow; Irish: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Atlee has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "aet" meaning "at" or "by" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." This combination suggests a geographical or locational significance, referring to someone who lived near a clearing in a wood. The name evolved through various forms, including the Middle English "Atle" and eventually became established in its modern form as Atlee in the English language.
The transition into contemporary usage likely occurred during the 19th century, reflecting a broader trend of adopting nature-inspired names in English-speaking cultures. Historically, the name Atlee is notably associated with prominent figures such as Atlee Mahon, a 20th-century British politician who served as the leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951.
His leadership during the post-World War II era and his role in establishing the National Health Service in the UK have contributed to the name's recognition in political history. Additionally, the name appears in various historical documents and records, often linked to English landowners and local leaders, which underscores its longstanding presence in English-speaking regions.
Culturally, Atlee carries connotations of strength and stability, resonating with the natural imagery of woods and clearings. This connection to the environment may have contributed to its appeal as a name that evokes a sense of place and belonging.
The name may also be linked to the tradition of using surnames as first names, a practice that has been common in English-speaking cultures for centuries. While diminutive forms are less common, variations such as "Lee" can be seen as affectionate or informal adaptations of the name.
Famous people named Atlee
In this section, you will find notable people named Atlee. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Atlee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Atlee is a cricketer best known for his performances in domestic cricket and representing England.
Fictional characters named Atlee
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Atlee is a fictional character from the comic book series DC Comics. He is a superhero known as Atom, who has the ability to shrink in size while maintaining his strength and intellect.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Atlee was first seen in the United States in 1911.
Atlee has ranked as high as #3343 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Ohio, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Atlee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Atlee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Atlee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Atlee.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | 33 | 39 |
| 2024 | 61 | 29 | 32 |
| 2023 | 81 | 28 | 53 |
| 2022 | 101 | 38 | 63 |
| 2021 | 98 | 33 | 65 |
| 2020 | 104 | 26 | 78 |
| 2019 | 109 | 34 | 75 |
| 2018 | 75 | 31 | 44 |
| 2017 | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| 2016 | 46 | 19 | 27 |
| 2015 | 59 | 32 | 27 |
| 2014 | 45 | 23 | 22 |
| 2013 | 50 | 20 | 30 |
| 2012 | 55 | 26 | 29 |
| 2011 | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| 2010 | 29 | 20 | 9 |
| 2009 | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| 2008 | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| 2007 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 2003 | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| 2002 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| 1997 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1990 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1987 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1982 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1974 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1973 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1967 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1966 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1963 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1962 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1958 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1956 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1955 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1954 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1952 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1951 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1948 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1946 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1944 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1942 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1941 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1940 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1939 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1938 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1937 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1936 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1934 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1933 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1932 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1931 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1930 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1928 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1927 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1926 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1925 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1924 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1923 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1922 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1921 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1919 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1918 | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| 1917 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1916 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1915 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1913 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1912 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1911 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Top States for Atlee (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 7 | |
| NY | 5 |