Atom
Every Atom since 1970 — 1,057 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Atom
Atom is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,384 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,057 American babies have been named Atom. Its peak came in 2017, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Atom stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Atom year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,384 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,168 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,425 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,441 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,248 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,549 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,397 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,236 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,051 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,279 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2,531 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,518 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,229 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,418 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,240 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,538 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,404 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,746 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,011 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,696 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,682 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,268 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,290 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,094 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,409 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,954 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,875 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,071 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,533 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,266 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Atom
- Atom Egoyan Film director · b. 1960
- Atom Willard Musician · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Atom in 2025?
Atom ranked #3,384 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Atom?
1,057 babies have been named Atom in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Atom most popular?
Atom peaked in 2017, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Atom a boy or girl name?
Atom is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Atom rising or falling?
Atom is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Atom?
Well-known people named Atom include Atom Egoyan (film director), Atom Willard (musician).