UK boy's name
Atul
The Sanskrit name meaning "immense" or "unending".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Atul is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Atul popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2011. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Atul. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Atul ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Atul.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Atul as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Atul mean?
The name Atul originates from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "atula," meaning incomparable or peerless. The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, but its exact origin and the period when it first emerged are difficult to pinpoint.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Atul can be found in Hindu mythology. In the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, there is a character named Atul, who was a prince and the son of King Virata. This suggests that the name was in use during the time when the Mahabharata was composed, which is traditionally dated to around the 8th or 9th century BCE.
Over the centuries, the name Atul has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Atul Brahm, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived during the 6th century CE. He is known for his work on the Brahma Sutras, a foundational text of Vedanta philosophy.
Another famous figure named Atul was Atul Behari Vajpayee, an Indian politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 1998 to 2004. Born in 1924, he was a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and played a significant role in Indian politics for several decades.
In the field of literature, Atul Prasad Sen was a renowned Bengali writer and poet who lived from 1871 to 1934. He is best known for his contributions to the Bengali literary renaissance and his role in promoting the use of the Bengali language.
Atul Kulkarni is a contemporary Indian actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Marathi films. Born in 1965, he is known for his versatile performances and has received several awards and accolades for his work.
Another notable individual named Atul was Atul Gawande, an American surgeon, writer, and public health researcher. Born in 1965, he is the author of several bestselling books, including "Complications" and "Being Mortal," which explore various aspects of healthcare and medicine.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Atul throughout history. While the name has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, it continues to be used in various parts of the world, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Atul over time
The chart below shows babies named Atul registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Atul, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Atul by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Atul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Atul
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Atul: questions and answers
How popular is the name Atul in the UK right now?
In 2011, Atul was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Atul most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Atul in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Atul?
The Sanskrit name meaning "immense" or "unending".
How many people are called Atul in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Atul across the 2 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.