Atrell
A masculine name of English origin with an unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Atrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Atrell today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Atrell births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Atrell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Atrell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,782
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Atrell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Atrell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Atrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Atrell
The name Atrell is a unique and relatively uncommon given name. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic languages, specifically the Gaulish and Brythonic branches. The name is believed to have derived from the Proto-Celtic root "atro-" meaning "to tread" or "to walk." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with concepts of movement, travel, or journeying.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Atrell can be found in the Gaulish inscriptions from the 1st century BC, where it appears as "Atroualos." This ancient form shares a similar root with the modern name, indicating its longevity and preservation through various language transitions.
Throughout history, the name Atrell has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have borne this unique moniker. In the 5th century AD, Atrell was the name of a Brythonic chieftain who led his tribe in battles against the invading Anglo-Saxons in what is now modern-day Wales.
Another significant figure bearing this name was Atrell the Scribe, a 9th-century monk from the Kingdom of Northumbria. He is renowned for his intricate illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic works, which have become treasured artifacts of medieval English art and literature.
In the 12th century, Atrell de Montfort was a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart. His exploits and bravery during the campaigns in the Holy Land were documented in various chronicles of the time.
During the Renaissance period, Atrell Botticelli was an Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1445 to 1510. While not as renowned as his contemporaries like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, Botticelli's works were praised for their intricate details and vibrant colors.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Atrell Hawthorne was an American author and poet who was part of the Transcendentalist movement. Born in 1812, his works often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him a place among the literary giants of his era.
While the name Atrell has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its diverse bearers have left their mark across various fields, from warfare and religion to art and literature. This unique name continues to carry a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic heritage, reflecting its ancient Celtic roots and the journey it has undertaken through the ages.
People
Atrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Atrell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Atrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Atrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Atrell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Atrell a common name?
We classify Atrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Atrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Atrell was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Atrell is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Atrell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Atrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Atrell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Atrell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Atrell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Atrell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Atrell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.