Atlee
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Atlee
Atlee is a feminine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'at the clearing' or 'at the meadow.' It was traditionally used as a place name and surname before transitioning to a given name. With its connection to nature and pleasant meadow imagery, Atlee evokes a sense of openness and tranquility. The name has experienced periodic usage throughout the 20th century but remains relatively uncommon, giving it distinctive appeal. It gained some recognition through association with British Prime Minister Clement Attlee (though with a different spelling). As a first name, Atlee fits well with contemporary trends toward short, nature-inspired names with historical roots. Its simplicity and gentle sound make it accessible, while its rarity offers individuality for those seeking a name that stands apart from popular choices.
Atlee for boys#3452 US
As a first name, Atlee is a common choice in the Amish community.
Pronounced AT-lee.
As of October 2026, Atlee ranked #3786 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2282 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,271 | 23 |
| 2015 | #4,996 | 27 | #3,518 | 31 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,964 | 19 |
| 2017 | #4,403 | 32 | #4,000 | 26 |
| 2018 | #3,506 | 44 | #3,537 | 31 |
| 2019 | #2,381 | 75 | #3,352 | 34 |
| 2020 | #2,282 | 78 | #3,925 | 26 |
| 2021 | #2,640 | 65 | #3,428 | 33 |
| 2022 | #2,721 | 63 | #3,155 | 38 |
| 2023 | #3,095 | 53 | #3,888 | 28 |
| 2024 | #4,472 | 31 | #3,887 | 28 |
| 2025 | #3,786 | 39 | #3,452 | 33 |
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Famous Atlees
- Atlee Bay (b. 2017)Girl
daughter of reality star/political family member Bristol Palin and Dakota Meyer
- Atlee PomereneGirl
male U.S. Senator from Ohio
- Atlee Arun KumarGirl
Indian male film director
- (Charlton) Atlee HammakerGirl
American male baseball player
- Beverly Atlee BunnGirl
birth name of American novelist Beverly Cleary
- Washington Atlee BurpeeGirl
American founder of Burpee Seed Co.
- Violet AttleeGirl
Countess Attlee, wife of British prime minister Clement Atlee
Atlee in pop culture
- As a boy's nameGirl
is a variant of Adlai (Hebrew) and Atley (Old English), and the meaning is "God is just; the meadow."
- AtliGirl
as a boy's name, is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Atli is "ornament."
- Atlee aka TerraGirl
character in DC Comics