Arthur
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bear; Noble
Background: The name Arthur originates from the Welsh name 'Artur,' which is believed to derive from the Latin 'Artorius' or possibly from the Celtic word for 'bear,' 'artos.' This name is associated with nobility and strong leadership.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#62
Total births
548,057
Most popular decade
1920s
(293,454 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+201 ranks)
Years in Top 100
90
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 1,599
- First year rank
- #14
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 10,527
- Peak rank
- #19
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,318
- Recent rank
- #105
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 94
- Peak rank
- #731
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,120
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).