Rising since 2007, #2,108 for boys today.
Popularity of Artist since 1916
Babies named Artist per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 | 37 |
| 1930s | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 34 |
| 1950s | 0 | 29 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19 | 163 |
| 2020s | 69 | 518 |
Meaning & origin
Artist is a modern occupational name that has gradually entered the U.S. naming landscape since the early 20th century, with the first recorded use in 1916. It saw a significant uptick after 2007, rising to a peak rank of 2108 in 2025. The name is most popular in New York, Georgia, and Texas. Parents drawn to Artist often seek a creative, aspirational name that celebrates artistic expression.
The word 'artist' entered English from French 'artiste', ultimately derived from Latin 'ars' meaning art. As a given name, it is a modern coinage, likely inspired by the occupation or creative ideal. It began to appear in U.S. birth records sporadically in the early 20th century but only gained measurable use in the 2000s.
Where Artist is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Art, Artie
Sibling names for Artist
Names that share Artist's style, for a brother or sister.
