Atari
boy name#12008 in 2025Atari entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #2831 in 1982, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
#12008
rank today
#2831
peak (1982)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3810 |
| 1980s | #4032 |
| 2000s | #8655 |
| 2010s | #9771 |
| 2020s | #12179 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Atari are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Atari alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Atari in 2025?
- Atari ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Atari most popular?
- Atari peaked in 1982, reaching #2831 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Atari with classmates?
- Atari will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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