Artavius
A masculine given name of unknown origin, potentially a combination of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 364 living Americans carry the first name Artavius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Artavius today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Artavius births was 1993 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Artavius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
364
~ 1 in 941,633 Americans
Peak year
1993
19 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2015 SSA rank
#8,087
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Artavius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Artavius from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Artavius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Artavius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Artavius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Artavius, while Tennessee, Texas, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Artavius
The given name Artavius is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and subject to much speculation. Some scholars trace its linguistic roots to the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, suggesting a connection to the word "artak," which meant "noble" or "virtuous."
Others propose that Artavius may have originated from the Persian language, stemming from the word "arta," signifying "truth" or "righteous." However, concrete evidence regarding the name's precise etymology remains elusive, and these theories are largely conjectural.
Historical references to individuals bearing the name Artavius are sparse, and the earliest recorded instances are shrouded in uncertainty. One possible mention of the name can be found in an ancient Greek manuscript dating back to the 5th century BCE, which refers to an obscure philosopher named Artavius of Ephesus. However, the authenticity of this reference is debated among scholars.
The first notable figure in recorded history to bear the name Artavius was a Roman senator who lived during the 1st century CE. Little is known about his life or accomplishments, but his name appears in a few surviving inscriptions and records from that era.
In the 6th century CE, there was a Visigothic nobleman named Artavius who played a minor role in the political intrigues of the Iberian Peninsula. He is briefly mentioned in the chronicles of the time, but his significance has been largely overshadowed by more prominent historical figures.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist named Artavius Fiorentino (1478-1542) gained some renown for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures, though his works have largely been lost to time.
In the 19th century, a German philosopher named Artavius Heidemann (1821-1891) made contributions to the field of metaphysics, publishing several treatises on the nature of reality and consciousness. While his ideas were influential in certain academic circles, he remains a relatively obscure figure in the broader philosophical canon.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Artavius. However, due to its rarity and the scarcity of historical records, the name's origins and evolution remain shrouded in mystery, leaving much room for further exploration and research.
People
Artavius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Artavius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Artavius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Artavius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 364 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Artavius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 941,633 US residents.
Is Artavius a common name?
We classify Artavius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Artavius most popular?
The single biggest year for Artavius was 1993, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Artavius is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Artavius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Artavius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.