Artist Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The word 'artist' originates from the Latin 'artista', meaning a skilled individual in the arts. It has evolved through various languages and historical forms. The term highlights creativity and skill, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained prominence in the late 18th century and is now associated with innovation in many creative fields.
The name Artist is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining 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, Artist has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Artist' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4751st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4467th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4746th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10839th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17717th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2588th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12858th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Artist' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Artist"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrtɪst/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The word 'artist' comes from the Latin 'artista', which refers to a person skilled in one of the fine arts or a particular craft. The Latin term itself is derived from 'ars', meaning 'art' or 'skill'.
Meaning
a person who creates art or engages in a creative endeavor
Language Evolution
Latin: artista, Old French: artiste, Middle English: artyst, Modern English: artist
Historical Usage
The term 'artist' gained popularity in the late 18th century, particularly with the rise of Romanticism, which emphasized individual expression in the arts.
Variants & Derivatives
Artiste, Artistic, Artistry
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the term 'artist' is widely recognized and often associated with creativity, innovation, and self-expression across various fields such as visual arts, music, and performance.
Famous People
Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Artist"
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 "Artist"
"Artist" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4751st of 7545 | 38 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4467th of 6773 | 39 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4746th of 7552 | 40 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10839th of 16616 | 26 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17717th of 24088 | 18 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2588th of 23106 | 602 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12858th of 30306 | 76 |
Regional Popularity of "Artist" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
60.39% 2406th/3984 |
38.42% 1724th/4487 |
32.95% 2248th/6822 |
49.90% 3132nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Artist" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Artist"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Artist" 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.