Declining since 2022, #1,016 for girls today.
Popularity of Artemis since 1915
Babies named Artemis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 | 0 |
| 1920s | 97 | 0 |
| 1930s | 18 | 0 |
| 1940s | 12 | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 | 0 |
| 1960s | 58 | 0 |
| 1970s | 46 | 0 |
| 1980s | 72 | 11 |
| 1990s | 72 | 0 |
| 2000s | 116 | 35 |
| 2010s | 1,067 | 218 |
| 2020s | 1,693 | 583 |
Meaning & origin
Artemis has been recorded as a given name in the United States since 1915, but its rise in popularity is a recent phenomenon. After decades of rare use, the name began climbing the charts in the 2000s and reached its peak rank of 1016 in 2023. As of 2025, the name has a frequency of 1 in 6,534 births, though its trajectory has been falling since 2022. Artemis is most popular in states such as Kansas, Arizona, and Oklahoma, suggesting a preference in the central and southwestern U.S. The name's appeal is rooted in its strong mythological background, offering a distinctive yet recognizable choice for parents drawn to classical names with a modern edge.
Artemis is a Greek name of uncertain etymology, though it has been linked to Greek words meaning "safe" or "unharmed." In Greek mythology, Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo and one of the most revered deities. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, primarily in English-speaking countries, and gained modern popularity through its mythological associations.
Where Artemis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Artemis” around the world
Where Artemis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Art, Missy, Ari
Sibling names for Artemis
Names that share Artemis's style, for a brother or sister.
