Boy · #8,161 in 2026

Arty

Name: Popularity of the name Arty in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arty, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,161

Peak Rank

#2,539 (1961)

Total Babies

158

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

2021

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#2539

Peak Rank

158

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arty

Arty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1936, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 11 Artys were born — ranking #2,539 that year. As of 2026, Arty ranks #8,161 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 158 Artys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Arty

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

Artie
Arte
Arti
Aarti
Arta
Ardi
Arto
Ardee
Artaud
Ortie
Artow
Art

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arty

What does the name Arty mean?

Arty is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arty in 2026?

In 2026, Arty ranks #8,161 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Arty most popular?

Arty reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,539 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Arty a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arty is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Arty?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arty include Kaz, Tyra, Clavin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arty

Arty is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 158 births in the dataset. Arty's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,539. Use the chart and map above to compare Arty'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.