Artie
A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages.
Every Artie since 1880 — 10,816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Artie
Artie 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 1880, 10,816 American babies have been named Artie — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1921, when 214 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 Artie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Artie 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,721 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,868 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #5,954 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,866 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #9,801 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,073 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,606 | 9 | #8,263 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #10,881 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #8,808 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,197 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,317 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,211 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,692 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #12,647 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #12,706 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,657 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #9,662 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,608 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,197 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,025 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,476 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #6,971 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,271 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,452 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,318 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,605 |
| 1980 | — | — | 32 | #1,766 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,138 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,434 | 44 | #1,253 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,317 | 67 | #897 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,738 | 60 | #986 |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,841 | 74 | #855 |
| 1950 | 44 | #1,377 | 63 | #865 |
| 1945 | 60 | #994 | 60 | #799 |
| 1940 | 54 | #971 | 61 | #792 |
| 1935 | 75 | #779 | 45 | #943 |
| 1930 | 95 | #710 | 48 | #978 |
| 1925 | 129 | #644 | 53 | #925 |
| 1920 | 148 | #590 | 50 | #976 |
| 1915 | 154 | #497 | 49 | #879 |
| 1910 | 100 | #395 | 22 | #623 |
| 1905 | 86 | #366 | 14 | #636 |
| 1900 | 88 | #359 | 17 | #604 |
| 1895 | 64 | #351 | 16 | #504 |
| 1890 | 68 | #302 | 16 | #461 |
| 1885 | 50 | #280 | 11 | #579 |
| 1880 | 29 | #288 | 5 | #916 |
Famous people named Artie
- Artie Shaw Musician · 1910–2004
- Artie Lange Actor · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Artie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages.
How popular is the name Artie in 2025?
Artie 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 Artie?
10,816 babies have been named Artie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Artie most popular?
Artie peaked in 1921, when 214 newborns received the name.
Is Artie a boy or girl name?
Artie is used for both: about 59% of babies named Artie have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Artie rising or falling?
Artie has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Artie?
Well-known people named Artie include Artie Shaw (musician), Artie Lange (actor).