Artis
Artis is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bear, or noble and courageous.
Origin and history
Artis is a given name generally considered a variant or derivative of Arthur, originating from Celtic roots meaning bear. It has a long history of steady, modest usage in the United States. Today, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,377 babies in the United States have been named Artis since 1880. It ranks #1666 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1811.
States where it is most popular
- GA (24.5 %)
- TX (18.3 %)
- NC (12.1 %)
- LA (10.1 %)
- MS (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 106 |
| 1910-1920 | 396 |
| 1920-1930 | 584 |
| 1930-1940 | 575 |
| 1940-1950 | 699 |
| 1950-1960 | 891 |
| 1960-1970 | 577 |
| 1970-1980 | 480 |
| 1980-1990 | 390 |
| 1990-2000 | 241 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 154 |
| 2020-2029 | 116 |
Famous people named Artis
- Artis Gilmore: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Etymologists often link Artis to Artus, an early French and Anglo-Norman form of the name Arthur.
- Artis has been continuously recorded in U.S. Social Security birth records since official data collection began in 1880.