Ardith Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ardith has Hebrew origins, meaning 'blooming' or 'to grow'. It has evolved from Hebrew into modern English usage. The name reflects traits of beauty and flourishing. There is no biblical relevance associated with it, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. Common variants include Ardithia and Ardy.
The name Ardith is most popular in Nebraska, 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, Ardith 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, 'Ardith' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4708th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3425th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 765th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 579th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1326th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4818th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Ardith' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ardith"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrdɪθ/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Ardith is derived from the Hebrew word 'ardit', which means 'blooming' or 'to grow'. It reflects a sense of beauty and flourishing.
Meaning
blooming, growing
Language Evolution
Ardith (modern English), Ardit (Hebrew)
Historical Usage
The name Ardith gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, likely due to its unique sound and positive meaning.
Variants & Derivatives
Ardith, Ardithia, Ardy
Modern Popularity & Image
Ardith is considered a vintage name that evokes a sense of elegance and charm. It is not commonly used today, which adds to its distinctiveness.
Famous People
Ardith G. Kwan, Ardith K. Pomeroy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ardith"
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 "Ardith"
"Ardith" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4708th of 7545 | 39 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3425th of 6773 | 87 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 765th of 9107 | 1,618 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 579th of 9204 | 2,618 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1326th of 12526 | 1,146 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4818th of 19264 | 182 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Ardith" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Ardith" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
27.75% 393rd/1416 |
65.99% 910th/1379 |
68.22% 1614th/2366 |
64.01% 731st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
21.86% 338th/1546 |
53.41% 831st/1556 |
65.49% 1541st/2353 |
31.74% 491st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.49% 924th/2227 |
73.74% 1792nd/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
49.44% 1372nd/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 "Ardith"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ardith" 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.