Art
Art: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Art
- A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages.
Etymology
Clipping.
How popular is Art?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 6,141 boys in the U.S. have been named Art (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4869 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #418 in 1881. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Art
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Sibling name ideas for Art
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Art FAQ
What does the name Art mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Arthur, from the Celtic languages. Clipping.
How popular is the name Art?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 6,141 boys in the U.S. have been named Art (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4869 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #418 in 1881. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Art a boy or girl name?
Art is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 6,141 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.