Atom Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Atom' originates from the Greek word 'atomos', meaning 'indivisible'. It has evolved through various languages over time, retaining its core meaning related to particles. The term is commonly associated with science, particularly in physics and chemistry, reflecting traits of fundamental importance and simplicity. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Atom is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Atom has been stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Atom' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6839th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7061st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4503rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2559th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Atom' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Atom"
Pronunciation
/ˈætəm/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The word 'atom' comes from the Greek word 'atomos', meaning 'indivisible'. It was used in ancient philosophical discussions about the nature of matter.
Meaning
indivisible particle
Language Evolution
Greek: ἀτόμος (atomos), Latin: atomus, Old French: atome, Middle English: atome, Modern English: atom
Historical Usage
The term gained popularity in the early modern period with the development of atomic theory in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Atoms, Atomic
Modern Popularity & Image
The term is widely recognized in scientific communities and popular culture, often associated with the fields of physics and chemistry.
Famous People
John Dalton, Niels Bohr, Marie Curie
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Atom"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Atom"
"Atom" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6839th of 10718 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7061st of 16616 | 76 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4503rd of 24088 | 304 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2559th of 23106 | 614 |
Regional Popularity of "Atom" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
31.54% 2354th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
35.31% 2409th/6822 |
27.52% 1727th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Atom" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Atom"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Atom" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.