Boy · #5,659 in 2026

Atsushi

Name: Popularity of the name Atsushi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Atsushi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,659

Peak Rank

#2,641 (1924)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1992

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#2641

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Atsushi

Atsushi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 11 Atsushis were born — ranking #2,641 that year. As of 2026, Atsushi ranks #5,659 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 86 Atsushis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Atsushi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Atsushi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Azzurri
Matsui
Yasushi
Atsu
Azzara
Matsuri
Azzaro
Adduci
Azzurra
Azzur
Tetsuji
Stooshie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atsushi

What does the name Atsushi mean?

Atsushi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Atsushi in 2026?

In 2026, Atsushi ranks #5,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Atsushi most popular?

Atsushi reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #2,641 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Atsushi most popular?

Atsushi has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Atsushi.

Is Atsushi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Atsushi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Atsushi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Atsushi include Ewin, Linzie, Hoye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Atsushi

Atsushi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 86 births in the dataset. Atsushi's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #2,641. Use the chart and map above to compare Atsushi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.