Atlanta
4 countries#1692 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Atlanta was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
728 births recorded 1995–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 107 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
707 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1692 · peaked in 1996 with 103 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
699 births recorded 1895–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 1995 with 37 births
Most common in: Texas, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
14 births recorded 1995–2010 · peaked in 1995 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
7 births recorded 2000–2003 · peaked in 2000 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Atlanta’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #761 | — |
| 2003 | #1176 | ↓415 |
| 2004 | #1158 | ↑18 |
| 2005 | #1045 | ↑113 |
| 2006 | #1502 | ↓457 |
| 2007 | #1656 | ↓154 |
| 2008 | #1447 | ↑209 |
| 2009 | #2148 | ↓701 |
| 2010 | #2589 | ↓441 |
| 2011 | #1729 | ↑860 |
| 2012 | #2338 | ↓609 |
| 2013 | #1956 | ↑382 |
| 2014 | #3160 | ↓1204 |
| 2015 | #3252 | ↓92 |
| 2016 | #2233 | ↑1019 |
| 2017 | #1817 | ↑416 |
| 2018 | #1711 | ↑106 |
| 2019 | #2643 | ↓932 |
| 2020 | #2042 | ↑601 |
| 2021 | #1692 | ↑350 |
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta
Is Atlanta a popular name?
Yes — Atlanta currently ranks #1692 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Atlanta more common for boys or girls?
Atlanta is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Atlanta most popular?
Atlanta peaked in 1996 in England & Wales, with 103 recorded births that year.
Is Atlanta rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Atlanta’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #336 in 1996 to #1692 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Atlanta?
At least 1,427 babies have been recorded with the name Atlanta across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Atlanta popular in more than one country?
Yes — Atlanta appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Atlanta?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Atlanta include Athziri.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Atlanta in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.