Unisex name · peaked 1928

Ardis

Every Ardis since 1899 — 7,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.050.10.150.218801900192019401960198020002020GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Ardis
Peak year
1928
228 babies
All-time total
7,416
since 1899

The story of Ardis

Ardis 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 1899, 7,416 American babies have been named Ardis — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1928, when 228 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 Ardis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Ardis 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
2024
2023
2022 6 #13,767
2021
2020
2019
2018 6 #13,975
2017 5 #12,407
2016 5 #16,515
2015 6 #14,709
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003 6 #14,038
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990 6 #7,231
1985
1980 8 #7,460 9 #4,156
1975 8 #6,527 7 #4,350
1970 9 #5,430 6 #4,252
1965 14 #3,411 8 #2,995
1960 26 #2,312 6 #3,681
1955 58 #1,321 15 #2,052
1950 71 #1,090 14 #2,027
1945 88 #803 13 #1,930
1940 127 #622 8 #2,674
1935 154 #516 12 #2,131
1930 193 #481 15 #1,967
1925 201 #492 16 #2,012
1920 158 #570 13 #2,344
1915 119 #599 14 #1,974
1910 21 #942
1905 14 #1,014
1900 14 #1,013
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Ardis in 2025?

Ardis 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 Ardis?

7,416 babies have been named Ardis in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Ardis most popular?

Ardis peaked in 1928, when 228 newborns received the name.

Is Ardis a boy or girl name?

Ardis is used for both: about 86% of babies named Ardis have been girls and 14% boys.

Is the name Ardis rising or falling?

Ardis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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