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Artist

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Pronounced AR-teest /ˈær.tist/Medium

Meaning: ArtistMedium

In 30 seconds: Artist is an English word name meaning exactly that β€” a maker of art. It is a bold, modern aspirational name used straight from the vocabulary.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningArtist
U.S. rank (2024)#1848 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births87 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 769

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202219162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Artist is an English name taken directly from the word for a creative maker. It belongs to the small set of occupation-and-aspiration word names rather than any traditional naming line, so its history is recent and its meaning self-evident. Parents pick it as a statement of creativity.

Its three-syllable 'AR-tist' has a confident, declarative ring. Like other vocabulary names, it carries its whole meaning on its face.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Artist is 'artist', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Artist β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artist mean?

Artist is usually explained as meaning 'artist' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Artist?

It's commonly said AR-teest /ˈær.tist/.

Is Artist a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Artist is used as a boy name.

How popular is Artist?

In 2024, Artist ranked #1848 in the U.S. for boys, with 87 births recorded.