How Many People Are Named Art?

Complete statistics for the name Art: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Art
Very Rare
Old English

Art means 'nobility' in Old English and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 99,973 Americans sharing this name. That's just 3,301 people today, making it a very unique choice.

~720
Living in US
1 in 460,346
Americans
1961
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Nobility
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Wise Insightful
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,571
Worldwide Bearers
#10,655
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
421
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
381
🇮🇳 India
356
🇵🇹 Portugal
341
🇦🇲 Armenia
309
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
252
🇮🇩 Indonesia
184
🇩🇪 Germany
181
🇮🇪 Ireland
172

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,301 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 73
519
Would be under 30 (9%)
924
Would be 30–60 (15%)
4,658
Would be over 60 (76%)

All 6,101 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1961

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Art Through the Generations

Art has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in popularity way back in 1961 when 190 babies were given this name, but it's now experiencing a bit of a resurgence. Today, most people named Art are over 60, with 76% falling into this age group, giving the name a decidedly older feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,357
Illinois 227
Texas 192
Michigan 182
Ohio 143
Washington 95
New York 73
Arizona 64
Pennsylvania 39
Minnesota 26

⭐ Famous People Named Art

Art is a Celtic masculine given name, meaning "bear", thus figuratively "champion".…

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✨ Similar Names to Art

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Art's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Art

How Many People Have the Name Art?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 720 people in the United States currently share the name Art. That works out to roughly 1 in every 460,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Art a Common or Rare Name?

Art is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Art Mean?

Art means "nobility" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Art in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Art Most Popular?

The name Art reached peak popularity in 1961, with 190 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Art?

Approximately 720 people named Art live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 720. That works out to roughly 1 in 460,346 Americans.

Is Art a rare name?

Art is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 460,346 Americans has this name.

What does the name Art mean?

Art means "nobility" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Art more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Art are male and 0% are female.

When was Art most popular?

Art peaked in 1961 with 190 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US720
All-Time Births720
1 in X1 in 460,346
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age73
Peak Year1961
World Rank#10,655
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.