UK boy's name
Attlee
A masculine given name of uncertain origin, possibly from the old French name Athile or Atsille.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Attlee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Attlee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Attlee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Attlee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Attlee ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Attlee.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Attlee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Attlee mean?
The given name Attlee is an English name derived from the Old English words "æt" meaning "at" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing". It is believed to have originated as a surname in the 8th or 9th century, referring to someone who lived near a woodland area.
The earliest recorded use of Attlee as a first name dates back to the 15th century. In 1419, an Attlee Woodhouse was documented in the records of the county of Lancashire, England. However, it remained a relatively uncommon first name until the 20th century.
One of the most notable historical figures with the first name Attlee was Clement Attlee (1883-1967), the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951. He was a pivotal figure in the establishment of the modern welfare state and the National Health Service in Britain. His leadership during and after World War II was instrumental in shaping the country's post-war recovery.
Another prominent Attlee in history was Attlee Brougham (1742-1821), an English politician and lawyer who served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain from 1830 to 1834. He was a prominent advocate for legal reform and played a significant role in the abolition of the slave trade.
Attlee Cromwell (1663-1728) was an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was a vocal supporter of the Glorious Revolution and the Protestant succession to the throne.
Attlee Beresford (1787-1856) was a British Army officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and the Crimean War. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant General and was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Attlee Manners (1890-1918) was a British aviator and flying ace during World War I. He was credited with shooting down 12 enemy aircraft before being killed in action in 1918 at the age of 28.
While the name Attlee has its roots in Old English and has been used throughout British history, it gained particular prominence in the 20th century due to the legacy of Clement Attlee and his contributions to modern British society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Attlee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Attlee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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- Adam 71,855
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- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Attlee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Attlee in the UK right now?
In 2021, Attlee was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Attlee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Attlee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Attlee?
A masculine given name of uncertain origin, possibly from the old French name Athile or Atsille.
How many people are called Attlee in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Attlee across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.