Atri
A Sanskrit name meaning "fire", symbolizing energy and illumination.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Atri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Atri today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Atri births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Atri. 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 Atri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,191
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Atri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Atri 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 Atri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Atri
The name Atri has its origins in ancient Hindu mythology and Vedic literature. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Atri," which means "devourer" or "consumer."
Atri is the name of one of the seven great sages or Saptarishis mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. He is described as the son of Brahma, the creator of the universe, and is revered as a prominent rishi (sage) and one of the mind-born sons of Brahma.
In the Puranas, Atri is associated with the creation of the universe and is credited with establishing the principles of dharma (righteousness) and moral conduct. He is also believed to have composed several hymns in the Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Atri can be found in the Rigveda, which dates back to around 1500-1000 BCE. In the Rigveda, there are several hymns attributed to the sage Atri, including the famous "Atri Hymns" (Atri Suktas).
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Atri. One of the most famous was Atri Maharishi, a renowned Hindu sage and philosopher who lived around the 6th century BCE. He is believed to have been the author of several philosophical treatises and is considered a prominent figure in the development of Indian philosophy.
Another significant historical figure with the name Atri was Atri Deva, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was a renowned commentator on the works of the philosopher Adi Shankara and contributed significantly to the understanding of Advaita Vedanta, a major school of Hindu philosophy.
In the field of astronomy, Atri was the name of an ancient Indian astronomer who lived around the 5th century CE. He is credited with contributing to the development of Hindu astrology and the calculation of planetary movements.
Atri was also the name of a prominent Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 11th century CE. He is known for his work on the calculation of eclipses and the creation of astronomical tables.
While the name Atri has its roots in Hindu mythology and Vedic literature, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, reflecting the diverse influences and connections that have shaped human civilizations.
People
Atri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Atri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Atri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Atri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Atri 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Atri a common name?
We classify Atri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Atri most popular?
The single biggest year for Atri was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Atri is about 6 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 Atri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Atri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Atri 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 Atri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Atri 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 Atri 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 have Atri as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.