Aatu
Meaning: Noble wolf — dignified character and high worth
Origin: Finnish form of Adolf/Atte, from Germanic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Finland: #142
Total: 4,552
History: Aatu surged in the 2010s as a distinctive Finnish name. It has a strong, decisive sound. Aatu represents the newest generation of Finnish boys — growing up in a country that invests more in education per student than almost anywhere else. Every Finnish child is set up to succeed.
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Every number here comes directly from Finland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #108 |
| Babies named Aatu in 2020 | 592 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 6,382 |
| Peak year | 2000 (2,222 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #55 |
| Years in records | 1900–2020 (13 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aatu
What does the name Aatu mean?
Aatu means “Noble wolf — dignified character and high worth” from Finnish form of Adolf/Atte, from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Aatu?
Aatu has Finnish form of Adolf/Atte, from Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble wolf — dignified character and high worth”.
How popular is Aatu in Finland?
Aatu ranked #108 in Finland in 2020 — given to 592 babies that year.
When was Aatu most popular?
Aatu peaked in 2000 with 2,222 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Aatu a boy or girl name?
Aatu is predominantly a boys' name in Finland — over 90% of Aatus in registered births are male.
How long has Aatu been recorded in Finland?
Aatu appears in birth records in Finland across 13 years — from 1900 through 2020.