Ardis
Primarily a girl's name of Old English origin with 6,386 recorded births. Also given to 1,030 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Ardis is a girl's and boy's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Arden, from the Old English meaning 'eagle valley' or from the Ardennes forest region of Europe. It may also be an invented name using the fashionable -dis or -dis suffix of the early 20th century.
Ardis was used primarily in the American Midwest and South from the 1920s through the 1950s. It has a crisp, unusual sound — distinctive without being difficult, rare without feeling invented.
EtymologyShow more
Ardis is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Ardis has been recorded as a girl's name since 1899, with 6,386 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ardis has 88+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1899.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | #13757 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 17 | #15062 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | #14037 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 24 | #9415 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 84 | #5631 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 216 | #3006 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 591 | #1361 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 994 | #805 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 1,609 | #520 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 1,845 | #518 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 844 | #724 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 131 | #1082 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 19 | #729 | — |
The Story of Ardis
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1928, Ardis is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Ardis are most likely born between 1918 and 1938.
How rare is Ardis?
Ardis has 6,386 recorded births in the U.S. — a well-established name with deep roots.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1899, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 1,845 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ardis by the numbers
- Would fill 133 school buses
- Meeting one Ardis per day would take 17.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(88 years, 1899–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #13757 |
| 2018 | 6 | #13969 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16511 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14706 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14037 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10374 |
| 1982 | 6 | #9304 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10523 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7459 |
| 1977 | 8 | #6928 |
| 1976 | 9 | #6075 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6528 |
| 1974 | 7 | #6947 |
| 1973 | 18 | #3487 |
| 1972 | 8 | #5995 |
| 1971 | 17 | #3658 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5430 |
| 1969 | 7 | #6006 |
| 1968 | 21 | #2793 |
| 1967 | 25 | #2434 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Ardis as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Ardis has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,030 births since 1903.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1899–2022