Atzin
An indigenous Mexican name derived from the Nahuatl word meaning "ardent, fiery".
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the first name Atzin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Atzin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Atzin births was 2009 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Atzin. 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.
People living today
138
~ 1 in 2,483,727 Americans
Peak year
2009
16 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,846
Tracked since 2001
Census
Atzin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 189 people with the first name Atzin, which placed it at #39,747 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,747
National first-name rank
People counted
189
189 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
95.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Atzin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Atzin is Hispanic at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Atzin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Atzin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.2% · 180
- White3.2% · 6
- Two or more races1.1% · 2
- Black or African American0.5% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Atzin
Atzin leans heavily male at 84.3% of total registrations, but 22 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Atzin as a male name
- Ranked #9,846 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (13 births)
Atzin as a female name
- Ranked #17,650 in 2009
- 5 female births in 2009
- Peak: 2003 (7 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Atzin on both sides of the split. Of the 188 people counted with this name, 122 were male (64.9%) and 66 were female (35.1%).
Popularity
Atzin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Atzin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 87 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Atzin 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 Atzin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Atzins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Atzin
The given name Atzin has its origins in the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec civilization that flourished in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century. Atzin is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl word "atzintli," which means "little salt water."
This name was likely given to children born near saltwater bodies like lakes or coastal areas. It reflects the importance of salt and water resources in Aztec culture, as these were essential for survival and played a significant role in their daily lives.
Atzin appears in several ancient Aztec codices and historical records, indicating its usage during the pre-Columbian era. One notable mention is in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the history, culture, and tribute system of the Aztec Empire.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Atzin was Atzin Tizoc, an Aztec ruler who reigned from 1481 to 1486. He was known for his military campaigns and the construction of several important buildings in the capital city of Tenochtitlan.
Another prominent figure was Atzin Qauhtli, a revered Aztec warrior and military leader who lived in the 15th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Aztec Empire and was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the realm of art and culture, Atzin Xochipilli was a celebrated Aztec poet and musician who lived during the 16th century. His works were widely admired and preserved in various codices, providing insights into the artistic expression and traditions of the Aztec people.
During the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century, Atzin Temilotzin was a prominent figure who initially opposed the invaders but later negotiated with the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. His actions had a significant impact on the course of events during this tumultuous period.
In more recent times, Atzin Tochtli was a renowned Nahuatl scholar and linguist who lived in the 20th century. He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the Nahuatl language, contributing immensely to the understanding and appreciation of this ancient tongue.
While the name Atzin is not as common today, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Aztec civilization and the enduring influence of the Nahuatl language in Mexico and beyond.
People
Atzin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Atzin 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
Atzin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Atzin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 138 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Atzin 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 2,483,727 US residents.
Is Atzin a common name?
We classify Atzin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 140 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Atzin most popular?
The single biggest year for Atzin was 2009, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Atzin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Atzin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 189 people with the name Atzin, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,747 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Atzin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Atzin?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Atzin on both sides of the split. Of the 188 people counted with this name, 122 were male (64.9%) and 66 were female (35.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Atzin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Atzin is Hispanic at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.2%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Atzin most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Atzin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (180 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Atzin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Atzin a male name?
Yes, 84.3% of people registered as Atzin 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 Atzin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Atzin 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 Atzin 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.
How many people have Atzin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.