Atif
Every Atif since 1973 — 487 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Atif
Atif is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1973, 487 American babies have been named Atif. Its peak came in 1981, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Atif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Atif year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,563 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,812 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,813 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,142 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,438 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,900 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,783 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,761 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,821 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,019 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,276 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,603 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,700 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,199 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,955 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,188 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,141 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,153 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,581 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,909 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,756 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,350 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,362 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,873 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,840 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,110 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,647 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Atif
- Atif Aslam Singer · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Atif in 2025?
Atif did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Atif?
487 babies have been named Atif in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Atif most popular?
Atif peaked in 1981, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Atif a boy or girl name?
Atif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Atif rising or falling?
Atif is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Atif?
Well-known people named Atif include Atif Aslam (singer).