Declining since 2022, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Artem since 1993
Babies named Artem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 491 |
| 2020s | 353 |
Meaning & origin
Artem entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1993, remaining a rare but steady choice. In 2025, it ranked 3,181, with approximately 1 in 46,164 newborn boys receiving this name. Its peak year, 2021, aligns with a broader interest in short, distinctive Slavic names. Since 2022, the name's trajectory has been falling slightly, but it remains a viable option for families seeking a strong, historical name with a modern feel. California is the top state for usage, reflecting the distribution of Slavic communities. Artem connects bearers to Greek mythology and Eastern European tradition without being overly common.
Artem is a Russian and Ukrainian form of the Greek name Artemios, which is derived from Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the wilderness. The name Artem is particularly common in Eastern Europe and has been used in Russia and Ukraine for centuries. In modern times, it has gained some usage in English-speaking countries, often chosen by families with Slavic heritage.
Where Artem is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Artem” around the world
Where Artem lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tema, Art, Arti
Sibling names for Artem
Names that share Artem's style, for a brother or sister.
