Holding steady.
Popularity of Artie since 1880
Babies named Artie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Artie's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 403 | 94 |
| 1890s | 699 | 128 |
| 1900s | 772 | 158 |
| 1910s | 1,377 | 352 |
| 1920s | 1,323 | 520 |
| 1930s | 778 | 397 |
| 1940s | 501 | 575 |
| 1950s | 325 | 762 |
| 1960s | 134 | 571 |
| 1970s | 57 | 318 |
| 1980s | 23 | 212 |
| 1990s | 0 | 133 |
| 2000s | 0 | 69 |
| 2010s | 7 | 61 |
| 2020s | 0 | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Artie, a diminutive of Arthur, first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1880. Its highest recorded usage was in 1885, when it peaked in popularity. Despite its historical charm, the name has not seen a revival in recent decades, maintaining a relatively stable but low trajectory. While not currently in the top 1000, Artie remains a recognizable and friendly nickname name, often associated with an old-fashioned, down-to-earth style.
Artie is a diminutive of Arthur, a name of uncertain etymology possibly derived from the Roman family name Artorius or from the Welsh 'arth' meaning 'bear'. It emerged as a common nickname in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often used independently.
Where Artie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Artie” around the world
Where Artie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Artie
Names that share Artie's style, for a brother or sister.
