Atlee

Atlee - A very unique male name

Atlee appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #849. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Atlee and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Atlee? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Atlee. The baby boy name Atlee was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2825 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Atlee peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 849.

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Atlee is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Atlee is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #947 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,785.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Atlee is where you live.

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Atlee origin and meaning

English (transferred surname and place name)

Uncertain — a transferred surname and place name, from Old English elements usually read as 'clearing by the wood', but the reading is not certain

Atlee has been used as a boy's name in the US since 1912 in tiny numbers, and 2025 was its best year yet — a small surname-name discovery rather than a trend. Clement Attlee, the British prime minister, spelled it Attlee and carried it as a surname.

Origin uncertain

Atlee is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Atlee

We've found the following names that sound similar to Atlee, sorted by popularity.

Adiel / Adil / Adel / Attilio / Adael / Adell / Adal / Adley / Attila / Audel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Atlee

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Atlee a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Atlee?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AT-lee · /ˈætliː/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Attlee — The double-t surname spelling, as in Clement Attlee
• Atley — Respelling also in US data

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

A quiet English surname name having its best-ever year in 2025, from a very small base; it reads as gentle and bookish.

Worth knowing

• Clement Attlee is spelled with two t's and is a surname association