Artemis
How to say it: AR-tuh-miss · /ˈɑrtəmɪs/
Greek goddess of the hunt, moon, and wilderness; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek. Embodies independence and nature.
Artemis was the 895th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 332 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #817 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #895 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 332 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,985 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #817 |
| In France, 2025 | #625 among girls’ names, 55 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade has lifted Artemis to its highest point yet in the 2020s. Still at its peak, it is expected to rise further.
What goes with it
Soft consonants and a breathy close give it a wild mythic strength. Athena makes a fitting counterpart.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Artemis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #625 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Artemis
- Artemis Pebdani (born 1977)American actress
- Artemis Spanou (born 1993)Greek basketball player
- Artemis Cooper (born 1953)British writer
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