Ardith
Ardith is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Flowering field or field of flowers.
Origin and history
Ardith is a feminine given name derived either as a variant of the Hebrew name Ardath, meaning 'flowering field', or from Old English roots. Popular in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,581 babies in the United States have been named Ardith since 1880. It ranks #2292 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (19.5 %)
- IA (12.7 %)
- MN (9.8 %)
- NE (9.4 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 521 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,296 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,597 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,211 |
| 1950-1960 | 578 |
| 1960-1970 | 216 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ardie
Fun facts
- The name Ardath appears as a field or landscape in the non-canonical Second Book of Esdras.
- Popularity of the name Ardath and its variant Ardith was influenced by Marie Corelli's 1889 novel Ardath.