Artemus
Meaningof Artemis · Greek form of Artemas
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,637 in 1971
13 babies were named Artemus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 588 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Artemus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Artemus, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Artemus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArtemus first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #1,637. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendArtemus has climbed 588 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningArtemus is a Greek form of Artemas, which means “of Artemis”.
About the name Artemus
Artemus is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “of Artemis”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-mus”. US birth records list Artemus for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 72 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #1,637 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.7 | 175,824 boys |
| 1920s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1930s | 2.2 | 450,450 boys |
| 1940s | 2.1 | 483,092 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 724,638 boys |
| 1960s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 1970s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 259,740 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 632,911 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 395,257 boys |
| 2020s | 9.2 | 109,091 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Artemus
What does the name Artemus mean?
Artemus means “of Artemis” in Greek, as a form of Artemas.
What is the origin of the name Artemus?
Artemus has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Artemus a boy or girl name?
Artemus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Artemus?
Artemus ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#1,637).