Boy · #3,668 in 2026

Atwell

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

Current Rank

#3,668

Peak Rank

#2,240 (1922)

Total Babies

128

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1948

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#2240

Peak Rank

128

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Atwell

Atwell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 14 Atwells were born — ranking #2,240 that year. As of 2026, Atwell ranks #3,668 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 128 Atwells 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 Atwell

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

Adwell
Otwell
Attwell
Outwell
Atwirl
Atil
Awhile
Adele
Unwell
Atoll
Adel
Adelle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atwell

What does the name Atwell mean?

Atwell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Atwell in 2026?

In 2026, Atwell ranks #3,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Atwell most popular?

Atwell reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,240 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

Atwell has historically been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Atwell.

Is Atwell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Atwell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Atwell include Eward, Burris, Loys. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Atwell

Atwell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Atwell's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,240. Use the chart and map above to compare Atwell'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.