Atlanta
Every Atlanta since 1895 — 699 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Atlanta
Atlanta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,078 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1895, 699 American babies have been named Atlanta. Its peak came in 1995, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Atlanta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Atlanta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,078 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,589 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,768 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,377 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,223 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,837 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,645 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,776 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,574 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,978 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,233 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,499 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,222 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,484 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,541 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8,963 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,167 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,591 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,733 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,289 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,228 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,817 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,693 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,460 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,844 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,096 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,578 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,123 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,440 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,957 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,615 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Atlanta in 2025?
Atlanta ranked #12,078 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Atlanta?
699 babies have been named Atlanta in the United States since 1895, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Atlanta most popular?
Atlanta peaked in 1995, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Atlanta a boy or girl name?
Atlanta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Atlanta rising or falling?
Atlanta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.