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Atlee

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Pronounced AT-lee /ˈæt.li/High

Meaning: From an English surname — Old English aet leah, 'at the wood/clearing/meadow' — 'dweller at the lea'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Soft and meadowy: Atlee is the English 'dweller at the meadow' — a sweet, modern surname-name. Fresh, warm, and unisex-leaning.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname — Old English aet leah, 'at the wood/clearing/meadow' — 'dweller at the lea'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4472 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 681

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Atlee comes from an English surname — Old English aet leah, 'at the wood, clearing, or meadow' — 'dweller at the lea' (also spelled Attlee). A soft, modern -lee surname-name, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, at-the-meadow at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Atlee means 'at the wood or meadow' (Old English aet leah) — a gentle surname-name (PM Clement Attlee's surname); soft and modern.
Overall data confidence 70%
Surname references — Atlee — etymology

Variations

AttleeAtleyAtleigh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atlee mean?

Atlee is English for 'at the wood/meadow' — 'dweller at the lea'.

How do you pronounce Atlee?

It's said AT-lee /ˈæt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Atlee a boy or girl name?

Atlee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Atlee?

Atlee is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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