boy's name
Artis
AR-tis (English)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 6,372
Artis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 20 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Artis is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1950, when 122 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- Today about 1 in 165,782 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Artis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 106 |
| 1910s | 496 |
| 1920s | 767 |
| 1930s | 786 |
| 1940s | 895 |
| 1950s | 1,045 |
| 1960s | 655 |
| 1970s | 499 |
| 1980s | 395 |
| 1990s | 241 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 128 |
How Popular Is Artis?
In 2025, Artis was given to 20 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Artis Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Artis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Artis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Artis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Artis
- English AR-tis
Sibling Names for Artis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Artis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Artis
How popular is the name Artis?
In 2025, Artis was given to 20 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Artis a girl's or a boy's name?
Artis is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Artis?
Artis has 2 syllables.
When was Artis most popular?
Artis peaked in 1950, when 122 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Artis a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Artis currently ranks #4,985 in the United States. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.