Atilano
A boy's name of Latin origin with 167 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Atilano is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, the Spanish form of the name Attilanus — related to Attila, from the Gothic meaning 'father' or from the Hunnic tradition. It was also the name of a 10th-century Spanish martyr, Saint Atilanus of Zamora.
Used in Spain and Latin America, Atilano carries both historical gravitas and the warmth of the Iberian Catholic tradition. Unusual outside Spanish-speaking communities, making it genuinely distinctive in English-speaking contexts.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Atilano belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At four syllables, it has a multi-syllable cadence that gives it presence and gravitas.
Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Atilano’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Atilano has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 12 | — |
| 1990s | 13 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 31 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 26 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 22 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 8 | — |
The Story of Atilano
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Atilano is a name steeped in history. Boys named Atilano are most likely born between 1915 and 1925.
How rare is Atilano?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Atilano is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 31 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Atilano by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1915–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | #12249 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11127 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11189 |
| 1996 | 8 | #6544 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8200 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7364 |
| 1987 | 7 | #5503 |
| 1984 | 7 | #5013 |
| 1982 | 7 | #5053 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6352 |
| 1977 | 6 | #5174 |
| 1976 | 5 | #5658 |
| 1972 | 6 | #4474 |
| 1963 | 5 | #4072 |
| 1957 | 5 | #4022 |
| 1956 | 5 | #3976 |
| 1953 | 6 | #3448 |
| 1951 | 5 | #3745 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3718 |
| 1947 | 5 | #3756 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2015