Atom

Atom is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “uncuttable.” In 2024 it was given to 38 boys in the United States.

Atom at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“uncuttable”

About the name Atom

Atom belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “uncuttable” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Atom first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2051 in 2017, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 1,023 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Atom in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#2051 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Atom in 2024
38
Total since 1880
1,023

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Atom mean?

Atom means “uncuttable” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Atom a boy or girl name?

Atom is a boy name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Atom?

Atom comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Atom?

Atom first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #2051 in 2017, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

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