Atum Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-tum //ˈɑː.tʌm//
Origin: Egyptian; Hebrew
Meaning: Creator god (Egyptian); 'the earth' (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Egyptian mythology, Atum is a primordial deity associated with creation and the setting sun, often depicted as the first god who emerged from the chaotic waters of Nun. In Hebrew, the name relates to the word for 'earth,' reflecting a connection to the physical world and creation.
The name has been used in various cultural contexts, emphasizing themes of origin and existence.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Atum was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Atum has ranked as high as #1385 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Atum has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Atum 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 Atum was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Atum
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Atum.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |