Declining since 1996, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Atlanta since 1895
Babies named Atlanta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1995, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Atlanta's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 228 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Atlanta is a rare given name in the United States, almost exclusively used for girls. It first appeared in records in 1895, and its peak year of usage was 1899, reflecting a brief period when place names were fashionable. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 1996. As of 2025, it ranks 11,932 with a frequency of 1 in 229,610 births, making it an uncommon choice. Atlanta's popularity has never been high, and it has not been recorded in any top state lists. The name's appeal stems from its association with the major Southern city, evoking images of the Civil War history, the civil rights movement, and modern urban culture. Despite its rarity, Atlanta has a strong, geographic identity and a melodic sound that fits with other -ana ending names.
Atlanta is a place name taken from the city of Atlanta, Georgia, which was named in 1843 from the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The name is a feminine form of 'Atlantic', from the Greek 'Atlas' (genitive 'Atlantos'), referring to the Titan who held up the sky. As a given name, Atlanta was occasionally used in the late 19th century, notably following the city's prominence after the Civil War.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Atty, Lanta, Lannie
Sibling names for Atlanta
Names that share Atlanta's style, for a brother or sister.
