Artemus: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	30	3	–	#2,061
1920s	39	4	+30%	#2,307
1930s	23	2	-41%	#2,970
1940s	29	3	+26%	#2,893
1950s	27	3	-7%	#2,525
1960s	93	9	+244%	#1,658
1970s	135	14	+45%	#1,639
1980s	71	7	-47%	#2,790
1990s	55	6	-23%	#5,263
2000s	32	3	-42%	#8,982
2010s	47	5	+47%	#7,702
2020s (to 2025)	95	16	+237%	#4,619

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#2,061

1920s

+30%

#2,307

1930s

-41%

#2,970

1940s

+26%

#2,893

1950s

-7%

#2,525

1960s

+244%

#1,658

1970s

135

+45%

#1,639

1980s

-47%

#2,790

1990s

-23%

#5,263

2000s

-42%

#8,982

2010s

+47%

#7,702

2020s (to 2025)

+237%

#4,619

The story of Artemus

Artemus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,477 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1912, 676 American babies have been named Artemus. Its peak came in 1971, when 29 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Artemus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Artemus?

The median living Artemus is about 43 years old; half are between 11 and 54. An estimated 500 people named Artemus are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Artemus year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	13	#6,477
2024	18	#5,261
2023	22	#4,619
2022	14	#6,174
2021	17	#5,360
2020	11	#7,072
2019	10	#7,702
2018	9	#8,214
2017	7	#9,774
2016	–	–
2015	9	#8,090
2014	7	#9,727
2013	5	#12,315
2012	–	–
2011	–	–
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	6	#11,172
2007	8	#8,982
2006	6	#10,775
2005	–	–
2004	–	–
2003	6	#9,667
2002	–	–
2001	6	#9,337
2000	–	–
1995	10	#5,528
1990	8	#5,869
1985	5	#6,598
1980	12	#3,436
1975	10	#3,446
1970	11	#2,903
1965	6	#3,559
1960	8	#3,098
1955	–	–
1950	6	#3,343
1945	5	#3,357
1940	7	#2,893
1935	7	#2,970
1930	5	#4,031
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	5	#3,859
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Artemus, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Artemus?

The median living Artemus is about 43 years old. Half of all living Artemuss are between 11 and 54 years old.

How many people named Artemus are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Artemus are alive in the United States, based on 676 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Artemus in 2025?

Artemus ranked #6,477 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Artemus?

676 babies have been named Artemus in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Artemus most popular?

Artemus peaked in 1971, when 29 newborns received the name.

Is Artemus a boy or girl name?

Artemus is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Artemus rising or falling?

Artemus is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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Artemus popularity over time

The story of Artemus

How old are people named Artemus?

Artemus year by year

Frequently asked questions

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