Ardis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ardis is an Old English name meaning 'home' or 'passionate'. It evolved from the word 'eard' and has taken various forms over time. The name has a modern appeal and is associated with creativity and uniqueness. It does not have biblical significance, but it gained popularity in the early 20th century and remains a distinctive choice today.
The name Ardis is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ardis has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ardis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1791st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1893rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2125th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3806th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7951st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 611th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 574th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1383rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4986th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20558th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20672nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ardis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ardis"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrdɪs/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ardis is derived from the Old English word 'eard', meaning 'home' or 'dwelling place'. It is also associated with the Latin word 'ardens', meaning 'burning' or 'passionate'.
Meaning
home, passionate
Language Evolution
Eard, Eardis, Ardis
Historical Usage
The name Ardis gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Ardisia, Ardy, Ardie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ardis is viewed as a unique and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Ardis Kresge, an American artist, Ardis H. K. James, a notable academic
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ardis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ardis"
"Ardis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1791st of 7545 | 296 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1893rd of 6773 | 270 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2125th of 7552 | 277 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3806th of 10718 | 118 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7951st of 16616 | 59 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 611th of 9107 | 2,435 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 574th of 9204 | 2,637 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1383rd of 12526 | 1,064 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4986th of 19264 | 172 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20558th of 27321 | 16 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20672nd of 30306 | 23 |
Regional Popularity of "Ardis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
44.17% 1045th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
59.71% 1405th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
49.98% 1426th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ardis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
21.75% 308th/1416 |
67.15% 926th/1379 |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
50.88% 581st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.15% 296th/1546 |
68.64% 1068th/1556 |
- |
39.37% 609th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.27% 919th/2227 |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
58.13% 1613th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ardis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ardis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.