Unisex · #4,443 in 2026

Artis

Current Rank
#4,443
Peak Rank
#553 (1951)
Total Babies
5K
5-Yr Trend
+15%
👧 Girl peak #1,669 (958 total)
👦 Boy peak #553 (5K total)
👦As Boy Name
1900
First Year
2026
Last Year
1951
Peak Year
#553
Peak Rank
5K
Total Count
127
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1910
First Year
2023
Last Year
1948
Peak Year
#1669
Peak Rank
958
Total Count
64
Years Active

The Story of Artis

As a girl name

Artis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1948, when 31 Artiss were born — ranking #1,669 that year. As of 2026, Artis ranks #12,180 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 958 Artiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Artis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1900, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 103 Artiss were born — ranking #688 that year. As of 2026, Artis ranks #4,443 for boys with 23 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 5K Artiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Artis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Artis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Artis

What does the name Artis mean?
Artis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Artis in 2026?
In 2026, Artis ranks #4,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.
When was Artis most popular?
Artis reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #553 that year with 103 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Artis most popular?
Artis has historically been most popular in Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Artis.
Is Artis a unisex name?
Yes — Artis is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Artiss assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Artis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Artis include Windell, Kimberly, Jeramie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Artis

Artis is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Artis's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #553. Use the chart and map above to compare Artis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.