Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Atul

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

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#5,875 (2005)

Total Babies

212

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1965

First Year

2016

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#5875

Peak Rank

212

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Atul

Atul first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1965, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 13 Atuls were born — ranking #5,875 that year. As of 2026, Atul ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 212 Atuls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Atul

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atul

What does the name Atul mean?

Atul is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Atul in 2026?

In 2026, Atul ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Atul most popular?

Atul reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #5,875 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Atul a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Atul?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Atul include Wenceslao, Jhordan, Keiyon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Atul

Atul is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 212 births in the dataset. Atul's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #5,875. Use the chart and map above to compare Atul'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.