Atwood
Every Atwood since 1911 — 364 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Atwood
Atwood 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 1911, 364 American babies have been named Atwood. Its peak came in 1914, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Atwood stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Atwood 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 | 5 | #12,422 |
| 2022 | 6 | #10,992 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,322 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,222 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,449 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,705 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #3,919 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,365 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,793 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,445 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,056 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,641 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Atwood in 2025?
Atwood 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 Atwood?
364 babies have been named Atwood in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Atwood most popular?
Atwood peaked in 1914, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Atwood a boy or girl name?
Atwood is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Atwood rising or falling?
Atwood is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.