Atlas
Atlas is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “bearer of the heavens.” It ranked #75 in the United States in 2025. Atlas was the Titan in Greek mythology condemned to hold up the sky for eternity.
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how do you pronounce Atlas?
AT-las
where does the name Atlas come from?
From the Greek Ἄτλας, of uncertain origin: either a prefix joined to a verb meaning to bear, undergo or endure, or a word from outside Greek entirely. The bearer of the heavens reading follows the first.
The name evokes strength and endurance, and has rapidly climbed charts as parents gravitate toward bold mythological names.
the history of Atlas
In Greek myth Atlas is the Titan who holds up the sky, and the Atlas Mountains take their name from him, on the belief that the range is his body turned to stone. As a given name it has recently grown in use for both sexes in the United States, alongside other mythological names, and has also risen in the United Kingdom.
how popular is this name?
Atlas has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 15 years since 1883, and fell outside it for 128. It peaked at #75 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #75 |
| 2024 | #101 |
| 2023 | #111 |
| 2022 | #130 |
| 2021 | #147 |
| 2020 | #188 |
| 2019 | #226 |
| 2018 | #289 |
| 2017 | #329 |
| 2016 | #398 |
| 1890 | #884 |
| 1883 | #892 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Atlas fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Atlas?
- Atlas (Greek Titan)
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand (novel)
- Atlas Copco (industrial company)
what are the nicknames and variants of Atlas?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Atlas?
what names go well with Atlas?
Sibling names that share Atlas's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Atlas
What does the name Atlas mean?
Atlas means “bearer of the heavens”.
What is the origin of the name Atlas?
Atlas comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Atlaz.
How popular is the name Atlas?
Atlas ranked #75 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #75, and it has spent 15 years in the top 1,000 since 1883.
Is Atlas a boy or girl name?
Atlas is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Atlas?
Atlas is pronounced AT-las, with 2 syllables.
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