Ardis
Ardis is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Fervent, eager, or from the high pasture.
Origin and history
Ardis is a given name traditionally derived from Old Norse roots or related to Scottish place names. While historically more common as a feminine name in the early 20th century, it has also seen occasional usage for boys in the United States. Today, it remains quite rare for male newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,030 babies in the United States have been named Ardis since 1880. It ranks #3653 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (86.8 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- AL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 123 |
| 1920-1930 | 209 |
| 1930-1940 | 147 |
| 1940-1950 | 144 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name is often associated with the Scottish surname MacArdle or Old Norse elements meaning fervent or eager.
- Ardis was used by novelist Vladimir Nabokov as the name of the central estate in his 1969 novel Ada or Ardor.