Ardis
Every Ardis since 1899 — 7,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ardis
Ardis is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1899, 7,416 American babies have been named Ardis — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1928, when 228 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ardis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ardis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,767 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #13,975 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #12,407 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,515 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,709 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,038 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,231 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,460 | 9 | #4,156 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,527 | 7 | #4,350 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,430 | 6 | #4,252 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,411 | 8 | #2,995 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,312 | 6 | #3,681 |
| 1955 | 58 | #1,321 | 15 | #2,052 |
| 1950 | 71 | #1,090 | 14 | #2,027 |
| 1945 | 88 | #803 | 13 | #1,930 |
| 1940 | 127 | #622 | 8 | #2,674 |
| 1935 | 154 | #516 | 12 | #2,131 |
| 1930 | 193 | #481 | 15 | #1,967 |
| 1925 | 201 | #492 | 16 | #2,012 |
| 1920 | 158 | #570 | 13 | #2,344 |
| 1915 | 119 | #599 | 14 | #1,974 |
| 1910 | 21 | #942 | — | — |
| 1905 | 14 | #1,014 | — | — |
| 1900 | 14 | #1,013 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ardis in 2025?
Ardis did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ardis?
7,416 babies have been named Ardis in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ardis most popular?
Ardis peaked in 1928, when 228 newborns received the name.
Is Ardis a boy or girl name?
Ardis is used for both: about 86% of babies named Ardis have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Ardis rising or falling?
Ardis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.