Artis Unisex

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-tis /ˈɑːr.tɪs/

Origin: Latin; Old French

Meaning: Latin: noble; Old French: bear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Artis has its roots in the Latin word "artis," which translates to "art" or "skill." This term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ar-, meaning "to fit together" or "to join," which emphasizes the concept of craftsmanship and skillfulness. The name entered the English language through various linguistic transitions, notably influenced by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought Latin and Old French terms into English vernacular.

As a result, Artis can be seen as a reflection of the cultural appreciation for artistry and craftsmanship that was prominent in medieval Europe. Historically, the name Artis has been associated with various figures and contexts throughout the centuries.

While not as widely documented as some other names, it has appeared in various forms within artistic and scholarly communities. The Renaissance period, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century, marked a significant revival of interest in the arts and humanities, further embedding the concept of "art" into the cultural consciousness of Europe.

This era saw the emergence of notable artists and thinkers, which likely contributed to the name's resonance with themes of creativity and skill. Culturally, Artis embodies a connection to the artistic tradition, symbolizing creativity and the pursuit of excellence in various forms of expression.

The name may also evoke associations with the arts in a broader sense, reflecting a historical appreciation for those who contribute to cultural heritage through their talents. Although diminutive forms or variations of the name are less commonly noted, the essence of Artis remains tied to the idea of artistry and skill, which has been celebrated across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Artis

In this section, you will find notable people named Artis. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Artis who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Artis who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Artis Gilkey is a former professional baseball player best known for playing with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox.

Artis Lane is an artist and sculptor best known for her work in bronze and her contributions to African American art.

Artis Henderson is an author best known for his memoir 'Unremarried Widow' and contributions to various publications.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Artis was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Artis has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Artis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Artis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Artis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Artis.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 20 20 0
2024 20 20 0
2023 28 21 7
2022 27 22 5
2021 22 22 0
2020 11 11 0
2019 17 17 0
2018 22 22 0
2017 22 22 0
2016 14 14 0
2015 15 15 0
2014 16 16 0
2013 16 16 0
2012 12 12 0
2011 11 11 0
2010 9 9 0
2009 20 20 0
2008 18 18 0
2007 14 14 0
2006 13 13 0
2005 16 16 0
2004 10 10 0
2003 19 19 0
2002 18 18 0
2001 19 19 0
2000 21 21 0
1999 16 16 0
1998 28 28 0
1997 19 19 0
1996 10 10 0
1995 25 25 0
1994 28 28 0
1993 29 29 0
1992 22 22 0
1991 33 33 0
1990 31 31 0
1989 53 53 0
1988 22 22 0
1987 27 27 0
1986 31 31 0
1985 32 32 0
1984 45 40 5
1983 44 44 0
1982 52 52 0
1981 47 47 0
1980 42 42 0
1979 42 42 0
1978 49 49 0
1977 47 47 0
1976 43 43 0
1975 46 41 5
1974 44 44 0
1973 45 45 0
1972 57 50 7
1971 69 62 7
1970 57 57 0
1969 36 36 0
1968 77 67 10
1967 55 47 8
1966 58 48 10
1965 55 48 7
1964 65 56 9
1963 63 57 6
1962 76 69 7
1961 80 69 11
1960 90 80 10
1959 91 80 11
1958 102 89 13
1957 113 96 17
1956 82 69 13
1955 96 80 16
1954 96 85 11
1953 110 97 13
1952 112 92 20
1951 121 103 18
1950 122 100 22
1949 107 81 26
1948 110 79 31
1947 99 81 18
1946 98 80 18
1945 71 56 15
1944 79 56 23
1943 80 68 12
1942 93 71 22
1941 77 57 20
1940 81 70 11
1939 86 65 21
1938 72 51 21
1937 98 68 30
1936 72 60 12
1935 76 61 15
1934 75 55 20
1933 84 61 23
1932 82 56 26
1931 72 50 22
1930 69 48 21
1929 79 61 18
1928 83 59 24
1927 72 55 17
1926 73 58 15
1925 82 58 24
1924 75 53 22
1923 60 49 11
1922 95 73 22
1921 77 61 16
1920 71 57 14
1919 72 63 9
1918 72 58 14
1917 55 45 10
1916 62 49 13
1915 61 45 16
1914 61 47 14
1913 42 31 11
1912 38 30 8
1911 13 13 0
1910 20 15 5
1909 12 12 0
1908 21 21 0
1907 16 16 0
1906 7 7 0
1905 10 10 0
1904 6 6 0
1903 14 14 0
1902 5 5 0
1901 6 6 0
1900 9 9 0

Top States for Artis (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
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