Artemio
Artemio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Artemis or belonging to Artemis.
Origin and history
Artemio is a male name of Greek origin, derived from Artemios, meaning devoted to or belonging to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt. It has long been used in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures and maintains a modest, steady presence in the United States. Today, it remains a distinctive choice with classical roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,441 babies in the United States have been named Artemio since 1880. It ranks #2625 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1772.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.7 %)
- CA (41.6 %)
- IL (2.7 %)
- FL (0.67 %)
- WA (0.34 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 144 |
| 1960-1970 | 168 |
| 1970-1980 | 288 |
| 1980-1990 | 370 |
| 1990-2000 | 461 |
| 2000-2010 | 465 |
| 2010-2019 | 248 |
| 2020-2029 | 155 |
Famous people named Artemio
- Artemio Franchi: Sports Administrator, UEFA President
- Artemio Iglesias: Politician, Senator
Nicknames
Artie, Temo
Fun facts
- The name stems from Artemis, the ancient Greek goddess associated with the hunt, wilderness, and the moon.
- Saint Artemius of Antioch was a Roman military commander who became a saint after his martyrdom in 363 AD.