Artimus

Meaning & origin

Artimus is a modern American coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 1973. It reached its peak rank of 10,695 in 2018, but has been steadily declining in use since 2019. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 284,679 male births, reflecting its rarity. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend over the last several years. Artimus is a distinct spelling of the Greek goddess name Artemis, adapted with a masculine '-us' suffix. While never common, it has carved out a niche for parents seeking a mythological name with a rugged, less feminine edge. The name has no strong regional ties in the U.S., with no top states recorded. Its appeal likely lies in its novelty and the growing taste for mythological and vintage-inspired names with a modern twist.

Artimus is a modern variant of Artemis, the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon. The name Artemis is of uncertain etymology but may be related to the Greek word 'artemes' meaning 'safe' or 'sound'. Artimus emerged as a spelling variation, particularly in the United States, likely influenced by names ending in '-us' that follow a masculine pattern.