Atlas Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Atlas comes from Greek mythology, where Atlas was a Titan condemned to hold up the sky for eternity.

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A Deep Dive

Atlas Overview

Meaning

Bearer of the Heavens, to endure

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan condemned to hold up the sky. The name means “bearer” or “endurer.”

Pronunciation

/ˈæt.ləs/

Popularity

Atlas has gained popularity in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries. Recently, Atlas has been rising in the rankings and is currently within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Mythological, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, adventurous, resilient, intelligent

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Atlas is a significant figure in Greek mythology, known for his strength and endurance.
A Deep Dive

Atlas Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Atal, Atla, Athlas, Atlus, Attlas, Atlys, Atlis, Atilas

Common Nicknames

Attie, Att, Las, Lassy, Taz

Diminutives

Atty, Lass, Ati, Tas

Famous People

  • Atlas Sound
    (American Musician)
  • Charles Atlas
    (Italian-American Bodybuilder)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Atlas
    ("Bioshock," Video Game)
  • "Atlas Shrugged"
    (Novel by Ayn Rand)
  • Atlas
    ("Teen Titans," TV Series)
  • "Atlas"
    (Song by Coldplay)
  • Atlas Corrigan
    ("It Ends with Us," Novel by Colleen Hoover)
  • Atlas
    ("Rise of the Guardians," Film)

Places

  • Atlas City
    (Michigan, USA)
  • Atlas Mountains
    (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia)
  • Atlas Park
    (New York, USA)
  • Atlas Township
    (Michigan, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Atlas?

Atlas means “bearer of the heavens” or “enduring.” This name often Often reflects someone who is strong, resilient, and dependable, embodying qualities of leadership and endurance.

What Is the Origin of The Name Atlas?

Atlas has Greek origins. It comes from Greek mythology, where Atlas was a Titan condemned to hold up the sky for eternity. The name has been used throughout history to symbolize strength and endurance and has gained popularity in recent years as a given name.

Atlas Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Atlas in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1472021#1282022#1122023
Top 3 Rankings#1122023#1282022#1472021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Atlas

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023112
(+16 from 2022)
3197
(+285 from 2022)
0.17459
2022128
(+19 from 2021)
2912
(+364 from 2021)
0.15547
2021147
(+41 from 2020)
2548
(+495 from 2020)
0.13599
2020188
(+39 from 2019)
2053
(+397 from 2019)
0.11099
2019227
(+63 from 2018)
1656
(+440 from 2018)
0.08617
2018290
(+39 from 2017)
1216
(+174 from 2017)
0.06256
2017329
(+68 from 2016)
1042
(+242 from 2016)
0.05265
2016397
(+91 from 2015)
800
(+198 from 2015)
0.03949
2015488
(+151 from 2014)
602
(+191 from 2014)
0.02945
2014639
(+140 from 2013)
411
(+124 from 2013)
0.02006
2013779
(+604 from 2012)
287
(+166 from 2012)
0.01420
20121383
(+100 from 2011)
121
(+12 from 2011)
0.00596
20111483
(+91 from 2010)
109
(+9 from 2010)
0.00537
20101574
(+569 from 2009)
100
(+37 from 2009)
0.00487
20092143
(+202 from 2008)
63
(+8 from 2008)
0.00297
20082345
(+843 from 2007)
55
(+20 from 2007)
0.00252
20073188
(+1485 from 2006)
35
(+16 from 2006)
0.00158
20064673
(+148 from 2005)
19
(+2 from 2005)
0.00087
20054821
(-558 from 2004)
17
(-3 from 2004)
0.00080
20044263
(+1613 from 2003)
20
(+8 from 2003)
0.00095
20035876
(-482 from 2002)
12
(-1 from 2002)
0.00057
20025394
(+2138 from 2001)
13
(+5 from 2001)
0.00063
20017532
(-117 from 2000)
8
No change from 2000
0.00039
20007415
(-886 from 1999)
8
(-1 from 1999)
0.00038
19996529
(-1372 from 1998)
9
(-3 from 1998)
0.00044
19985157
(+2125 from 1997)
12
(+5 from 1997)
0.00059
19977282
(-1747 from 1996)
7
(-3 from 1996)
0.00035
19965535
(+2255 from 1995)
10
(+4 from 1995)
0.00050
19957790
(+1007 from 1994)
6
(+1 from 1994)
0.00030
19948797
(-4351 from 1993)
5
(-8 from 1993)
0.00025
19934446
(+1073 from 1991)
13
(+4 from 1991)
0.00063
19920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19915519
(+2596 from 1990)
9
(+4 from 1990)
0.00042
19908115
(-1888 from 1989)
5
(-2 from 1989)
0.00023
19896227
(+495 from 1986)
7
(+2 from 1986)
0.00033
19880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19866722
(-200 from 1985)
5
No change from 1985
0.00026
19856522
(-286 from 1983)
5
No change from 1983
0.00026
19840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19836236
(-617 from 1982)
5
(-1 from 1982)
0.00027
19825619
(-659 from 1981)
6
(-1 from 1981)
0.00032
19814960
(-827 from 1980)
7
(-2 from 1980)
0.00038
19804133
(+926 from 1978)
9
(+3 from 1978)
0.00049
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19785059
(+785 from 1977)
6
(+1 from 1977)
0.00035
19775844
(-379 from 1975)
5
No change from 1975
0.00029
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19755465
(-832 from 1974)
5
(-1 from 1974)
0.00031
19744633
(-1487 from 1971)
6
(-4 from 1971)
0.00037
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19713146
(-162 from 1967)
10
(+2 from 1967)
0.00055
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19672984
(+961 from 1966)
8
(+3 from 1966)
0.00045
19663945
(-896 from 1964)
5
(-3 from 1964)
0.00028
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19643049
(+597 from 1963)
8
(+2 from 1963)
0.00039
19633646
(-343 from 1962)
6
(-1 from 1962)
0.00029
19623303
(-403 from 1961)
7
(-2 from 1961)
0.00033
19612900
(+437 from 1960)
9
(+2 from 1960)
0.00042
19603337
(-53 from 1959)
7
No change from 1959
0.00032
19593284
(-466 from 1958)
7
(-2 from 1958)
0.00032
19582818
(+735 from 1957)
9
(+3 from 1957)
0.00042
19573553
(-19 from 1956)
6
No change from 1956
0.00027
19563534
(-592 from 1954)
6
(-2 from 1954)
0.00028
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19542942
(+481 from 1953)
8
(+2 from 1953)
0.00039
19533423
(-909 from 1952)
6
(-4 from 1952)
0.00030
19522514
(+815 from 1950)
10
(+4 from 1950)
0.00051
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19503329
(-1205 from 1949)
6
(-7 from 1949)
0.00033
19492124
(+94 from 1948)
13
(+1 from 1948)
0.00072
19482218
(+453 from 1947)
12
(+3 from 1947)
0.00067
19472671
(-402 from 1946)
9
(-2 from 1946)
0.00048
19462269
(+474 from 1945)
11
(+4 from 1945)
0.00067
19452743
(+119 from 1944)
7
No change from 1944
0.00051
19442862
(-585 from 1943)
7
(-4 from 1943)
0.00050
19432277
(+935 from 1942)
11
(+5 from 1942)
0.00076
19423212
(-556 from 1941)
6
(-2 from 1941)
0.00043
19412656
(+473 from 1940)
8
(+2 from 1940)
0.00064
19403129
(-16 from 1939)
6
No change from 1939
0.00051
19393113
(-634 from 1938)
6
(-3 from 1938)
0.00053
19382479
(-391 from 1937)
9
(-3 from 1937)
0.00079
19372088
(+363 from 1936)
12
(+3 from 1936)
0.00110
19362451
(-56 from 1935)
9
(-1 from 1935)
0.00085
19352395
(+170 from 1934)
10
(+1 from 1934)
0.00093
19342565
(-196 from 1933)
9
(-1 from 1933)
0.00085
19332369
(+992 from 1932)
10
(+4 from 1932)
0.00098
19323361
(+29 from 1931)
6
No change from 1931
0.00056
19313390
(-1637 from 1930)
6
(-12 from 1930)
0.00056
19301753
(+1227 from 1929)
18
(+10 from 1929)
0.00159
19292980
(-593 from 1928)
8
(-4 from 1928)
0.00072
19282387
(-194 from 1927)
12
(-2 from 1927)
0.00105
19272193
(+711 from 1926)
14
(+5 from 1926)
0.00120
19262904
(-711 from 1925)
9
(-5 from 1925)
0.00079
19252193
(-61 from 1924)
14
(-1 from 1924)
0.00122
19242132
(-9 from 1923)
15
No change from 1923
0.00128
19232123
(-428 from 1922)
15
(-6 from 1922)
0.00132
19221695
(+209 from 1921)
21
(+3 from 1921)
0.00187
19211904
(+227 from 1920)
18
(+3 from 1920)
0.00158
19202131
(-158 from 1919)
15
(-1 from 1919)
0.00136
19191973
(-206 from 1918)
16
(-3 from 1918)
0.00158
19181767
(+324 from 1917)
19
(+5 from 1917)
0.00181
19172091
(-320 from 1916)
14
(-3 from 1916)
0.00146
19161771
(+850 from 1915)
17
(+8 from 1915)
0.00184
19152621
(-849 from 1914)
9
(-4 from 1914)
0.00102
19141772
(+31 from 1913)
13
(+3 from 1913)
0.00190
19131803
(-610 from 1910)
10
(+2 from 1910)
0.00186
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101193
(-129 from 1904)
8
(+2 from 1904)
0.00384
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19041064
(-55 from 1903)
6
No change from 1903
0.00433
19031009
(-125 from 1890)
6
No change from 1890
0.00464
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890884
(+8 from 1883)
6
(+1 from 1883)
0.00501
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1883892
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00445
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Atlas

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1702021#1682022#1272023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2022021#1602022#1442023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1272021#962022#922023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1222021#982022#952023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1562021#952022#892023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#962021#712022#652023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2372021#1832022#1962023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1042021#752022#982023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#982021#822022#742023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1592021#1562022#1152023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1442021#1302022#1062023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1922021#1452022#1132023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1232021#1402022#1012023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1172021#822022#912023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1002021#802022#1002023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1782021#1912022#1592023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1582021#1472022#1082023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#622021#1122022#492023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#792021#1172022#812023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1252021#772022#532023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1412021#1202022#1122023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1222021#722022#782023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1432021#1002022#822023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2212021#1612022#1262023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1032021#932022#1002023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2462021#2572022#2332023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1442021#1292022#1422023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1022021#822022#792023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1692021#2062022#1672023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1022021#1572022#622023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2332021#1522022#1542023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1322021#2002022#1062023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2372021#2122022#2072023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#932021#882022#542023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#992021#492022#422023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1452021#972022#1192023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#282021#552022#592023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1842021#1882022#1292023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#512021#902022#212023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2772021#1912022#1612023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2612021#832022#1892023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#902021#872022#552023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1762021#1062022#532023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1322021#912022#972023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1832021#882022#822023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1172021#1932022#1102023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#692020#832022#512023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1982020#2182022#952023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2172021#952023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1992018#1352021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#492022

Popularity Rankings for Atlas in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#102021#102022#102023

Popularity in Turkey

Turkey flagTurkey#422021#222022#152023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1222021#1002022#542023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1392021#1062022#932023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1942022#2182023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4182019#3662020#3022021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4772021#3922022#4822023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3952023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7982020#5172021#4282022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6012016#4542022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5982019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9242018#7942021#6862022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Atlas a Name for Boys or Girls?

Atlas works well for boys because of its association with strength and endurance, making it a fitting name for a boy.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Atlas

  • Atal
  • Atla
  • Athlas
  • Atlus
  • Attlas
  • Atlys
  • Atlis
  • Atilas
  • Attie
  • Att
  • Las
  • Lassy
  • Taz
  • Atty
  • Lass
  • Ati
  • Tas

Atlas in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Atlas Sound (Musician, born 1982): The solo project of American musician Bradford Cox, known for his experimental and ambient music.
  • Charles Atlas (Bodybuilder, 1892–1972): An Italian-American bodybuilder who developed the popular "Dynamic Tension" exercise program.
  • Atlas ("Bioshock," 2007 Video Game): A mysterious figure who guides the protagonist through the underwater city of Rapture.
  • "Atlas Shrugged" (1957 Novel by Ayn Rand): A dystopian novel that explores the role of government and individualism in society.
  • Atlas ("Teen Titans," 2003 TV Series): A powerful robotic warrior who fights against the Teen Titans.
  • "Atlas" (2016 Song by Coldplay): A song by the British rock band featured in the soundtrack for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
  • Atlas Corrigan ("It Ends with Us," 2016 Novel by Colleen Hoover): A character who represents a past love and a source of support for the protagonist, Lily.
  • Atlas ("Rise of the Guardians," 2012 Film): A character who is part of a team of mythical figures protecting the world's children.
  • Atlas ("Atlas," 2018 Film): A science fiction film about a woman who joins a secret government program to protect humanity from future threats.
  • "Atlas: Year One" (2014 Album by Sleeping at Last): A concept album that explores themes of existence and the universe.
  • Atlas ("Metroid Prime," 2002 Video Game): A minor character in the popular video game series.
  • Atlas ("Titanfall," 2014 Video Game): A type of combat mech used in the futuristic warfare setting of the game.
  • Atlas City (Michigan, USA): A small village in Genesee County known for its quiet residential areas and community spirit.
  • Atlas Mountains (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia): A mountain range in North Africa known for its stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
  • Atlas Park (New York, USA): A shopping and entertainment complex in Queens, New York, known for its stores and dining options.
  • Atlas Township (Michigan, USA): A township in Genesee County, known for its rural charm and local parks.
  • Atlas Coal Mine (Alberta, Canada): A historic coal mine and museum in East Coulee, known for its preserved mining equipment and tours.
  • Atlas Peak (California, USA): A mountain peak in Napa County, known for its vineyards and wine production.
  • Atlas Road (Johannesburg, South Africa): A major road in Johannesburg, known for its commercial activity and traffic.
  • Atlas Beach (Crete, Greece): A popular beach destination known for its clear waters and sandy shores.
  • Atlas Park (Missouri, USA): A public park in St. Louis, known for its recreational facilities and green spaces.

Similar Names to Atlas

  • Atlea
  • Atlantes
  • Atlantis
  • Atlee
  • Atlantic
  • Atleigh
  • Atley
  • Atli
  • Orion
  • Prometheus
  • Hercules
  • Zeus
  • Theseus
  • Achilles
  • Hercules
  • Perseus
  • Apollo
  • Helios

Sibling Names for Atlas

  • Apollo
  • Titan
  • Draco
  • Griffin
  • Magnus
  • Thorin

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