Total births
497
Boys' name · since 1978
Artavious
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 497 babies named Artavious, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10165
- among boys today
- 497
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Artavious is the #10165 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 497 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Artavious recorded 497 times among boys since 1978, holding rank #10165 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #10165 among boys today
- 497 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Artavious is currently the #10165 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 497 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10165
- among boys today
- 497
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Artavious vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10165
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Artavious was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
23 babies were named Artavious in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Artavious compares
497 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Artavious's all-time total is 35% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Artavious | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 497 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Artavious's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Artavious's full recorded timeline at 2002, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Artavious at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#10,165
Active since
1978
Artavious popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Artavious by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Artavious's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Artavious births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
74 births
- 1990s
1990s
142 births
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s
2010s
83 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 155 births (31% of all-time use).
Artavious by state
Where Artavious concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 27 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 21 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.0% |
Georgia share of Artavious's total US births 5.4%
Even split
27 of 497 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Artavious? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 497 babies named Artavious. Today it holds rank #10165 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 23 births.
When was Artavious most popular? ▼
Artavious was most popular in the 2000s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Artavious most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Artavious are Georgia (27 births), Florida (21 births), Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Artavious been used? ▼
Records for Artavious go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Artavious? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arthur, Arturo, Art, Artis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Artavious's data
- Artavious's decade-level peak was the 2000s (155 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Artaviouss (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Artavious
Nearby Names Like Artavious
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Artavious
Arthur Boy
#105 548,729 births
Arturo Boy
#578 57,082 births
Art Boy
#3899 6,141 births
Artis Boy
#4900 5,377 births
Arther Boy
4,993 births
Compare Artavious side by side: Artavious vs Arthur Artavious vs Arturo Artavious vs Art
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Artavious
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Artavious: #10165 Boys' Name - 497 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/artavious. 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 Artavious 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 July 2026.