Total births
954
Girls' name · since 1904
Ardys
Ardys has 954 recorded births since 1904 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 954
- total births
- 1904–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
954 girls have been named Ardys since 1904, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ardys has been recorded 954 times among girls since 1904, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 1960.
- 954 total births
- 1904–1960 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
954 girls have been named Ardys since 1904, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1960.
- 954
- total births
- 1904–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Ardys was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
46 babies were named Ardys in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Ardys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ardys's full recorded timeline at 1933, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1904, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ardys at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Ardys popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–1960
- Peak year (1925)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Ardys popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1918 (Ardys as boys' name)
Ardys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ardys's strongest decade.
336 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Ardys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 129
1910s
129 births
- 1920s
1920s
336 births
- 1930s
1930s
266 births
- 1940s
1940s
169 births
- 1950s 39
1950s
39 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 336 births (35% of all-time use).
How Ardys compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ardys's total volume
Ardys vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ardys by state
Where Ardys concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 119 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 67 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 33 | 3.5% |
| #4 | South Dakota | | 19 | 2.0% |
| #5 | North Dakota | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Ardys's total US births 12.5%
Even split
119 of 954 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardys? ▼
954 babies have been named Ardys since 1904. It was last recorded in 1960. The peak year was 1925 with 46 births.
When was Ardys most popular? ▼
Ardys was most popular in the 1920s decade with 336 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Ardys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardys are Minnesota (119 births), Wisconsin (67 births), Iowa (33 births).
How long has the name Ardys been used? ▼
Ardys has been recorded in Social Security data since 1904, spanning 57 years of data through 1960.
What names are similar to Ardys? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arden, Ardis, Ardith, Ardella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ardys's data
- Ardys's decade-level peak was the 1920s (336 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Ardyss (119 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ardys
Nearby Names Like Ardys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardys
Arden Girl
#1042 7,518 births
Ardis Girl
6,386 births
Ardith Girl
5,581 births
Ardella Girl
3,478 births
Ardell Girl
2,635 births
Compare Ardys side by side: Ardys vs Arden Ardys vs Ardis Ardys vs Ardith
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1904–1960 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ardys: Baby Name Since 1904 - 954 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardys. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ardys draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.