Art
A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages.
Every Art since 1880 — 6,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Art
Art is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,382 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,146 American babies have been named Art. Its peak came in 1961, when 189 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Art stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Art 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 | — | — | 34 | #3,382 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,898 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,889 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,540 |
| 2021 | — | — | 29 | #3,744 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,822 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,651 |
| 2018 | — | — | 33 | #3,376 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,336 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,338 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,730 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,664 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,478 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,269 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,544 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,266 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #6,833 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,093 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,677 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #6,941 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,676 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,160 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,769 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,422 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #3,982 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,403 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,529 |
| 1990 | — | — | 33 | #2,173 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,083 |
| 1980 | — | — | 28 | #1,968 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,889 |
| 1970 | — | — | 48 | #1,194 |
| 1965 | — | — | 91 | #771 |
| 1960 | — | — | 183 | #577 |
| 1955 | — | — | 59 | #976 |
| 1950 | — | — | 61 | #878 |
| 1945 | — | — | 105 | #593 |
| 1940 | — | — | 86 | #646 |
| 1935 | — | — | 83 | #653 |
| 1930 | — | — | 60 | #841 |
| 1925 | — | — | 46 | #1,013 |
| 1920 | — | — | 27 | #1,421 |
| 1915 | — | — | 39 | #1,016 |
| 1910 | — | — | 12 | #933 |
| 1905 | — | — | 10 | #789 |
| 1900 | — | — | 18 | #581 |
| 1895 | — | — | 7 | #878 |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,011 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #648 |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #530 |
Famous people named Art
- Art Garfunkel Singer · b. 1941
- Art Blakey Musician · 1919–1990
- Art Tatum Musician · 1909–1956
- Art Spiegelman Comic artist · b. 1948
- Art Pepper Musician · 1925–1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Art mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages.
How popular is the name Art in 2025?
Art ranked #3,382 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Art?
6,146 babies have been named Art in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Art most popular?
Art peaked in 1961, when 189 newborns received the name.
Is Art a boy or girl name?
Art is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Art rising or falling?
Art is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Art?
Well-known people named Art include Art Garfunkel (singer), Art Blakey (musician), Art Tatum (musician).