Arthur
Arthur first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 10,527 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,847.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Arthur popular?
Rising Arthur has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 17,519 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,627 | |
| 2000s | 8,342 | |
| 1990s | 11,783 | |
| 1980s | 16,794 | |
| 1970s | 22,100 | |
| 1960s | 39,622 | |
| 1950s | 65,716 | |
| 1940s | 73,968 | |
| 1930s | 67,730 | |
| 1920s | 97,112 | |
| 1910s | 67,478 | |
| 1900s | 15,409 | |
| 1890s | 16,349 | |
| 1880s | 16,180 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Arthur mean?
An old Celtic name of debated meaning, often connected to art, “bear.” King Arthur leads British legend.
Nicknames for Arthur
- Art
- Artie
Variants & spellings
- Arturo
- Artur
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arthur mean?
Arthur means Of uncertain origin, possibly bear. An old Celtic name of debated meaning, often connected to art, “bear.” King Arthur leads British legend.
What is the origin of the name Arthur?
Arthur is of Celtic origin.
How do you pronounce Arthur?
Arthur is pronounced “AR-ther.”
Is Arthur a boy or a girl name?
Arthur is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Arthur a popular name right now?
Arthur has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Arthur?
In 2025, Arthur ranked #87 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Arthur most popular?
Arthur was most popular in 1921, when about 10,527 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Arthur?
Common nicknames for Arthur include Art, Artie.
What names are similar to Arthur?
Names similar to Arthur include Edward, Henry, George, Oscar.