Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Atwood

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#1,388 (1914)

Total Babies

364

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

2023

Last Year

1914

Peak Year

#1388

Peak Rank

364

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Atwood

The earliest SSA record of Atwood as a baby boy name dates back to 1911, when 6 babies received it. 1914 was its biggest year on record, with 19 newborns named Atwood — #1,388 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 31% of all recorded Atwoods. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 364 Atwoods 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

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Names that sound like Atwood

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

Attwood
Ashwood
Outweighed
Atid
Atad
Atwa
Outward
Eastwood
Outwit
Lightwood
Chitwood
Gatewood

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atwood

What does the name Atwood mean?

Atwood is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Atwood in 2026?

In 2026, Atwood ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Atwood most popular?

Atwood reached its peak popularity in 1914, ranking #1,388 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Atwood a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Atwood?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Atwood include Ignatz, Noland, Bertha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Atwood

Atwood is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 364 births in the dataset. Atwood's peak popularity came in 1914 when it ranked #1,388. Use the chart and map above to compare Atwood'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.