Arthur Boy

Popularity: #104 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAR-thur / ˈɑːrθər

Celtic; Latin

Meaning

Celtic: Bear; Latin: Noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Arthur is often associated with the legendary King Arthur of Britain, a central figure in medieval literature and folklore. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in the British Isles. It has been used by numerous kings and nobles throughout history, contributing to its noble connotation.

Trend Summary

Arthur has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, ranking consistently within the top 100 names in recent years.

Similar Names

AlbertAugustusAdrianAldenAsherAnthonyAlistairArnold

Variants

  • Art
  • Artie

International Variants

  • Arturo (Spanish)
  • Arnaud (French)
  • Artur (Polish)
  • Arthuro (Italian)

Famous people named Arthur

Arthur Conan Doyle was a British author best known for creating the Sherlock Holmes detective series.

Arthur Miller was an American playwright renowned for works such as 'Death of a Salesman' and 'The Crucible'.

Arthur Ashe was an American professional tennis player and civil rights activist.

Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer famous for his novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

Fictional characters named Arthur

Arthur Dent is the main character in Douglas Adams' 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', who navigates absurd adventures in space.

Sibling Suggestions

AlfredHenryEdwardGeorgeWilliamCharles

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arthur was first seen in the United States in 1880. Arthur has ranked as high as #37 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Arthur has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arthur (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 389
12%
TX 239
8%
FL 198
6%
NY 179
6%
OH 135
4%
PA 132
4%
IL 117
4%
WA 115
4%
MI 106
3%
MN 106
3%
NC 103
3%
VA 97
3%
MA 94
3%
MO 90
3%
WI 86
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18801,599
18811,575
18821,686
18831,591
18841,690
18851,516
18861,656
18871,489
18881,710
18891,668
18901,610
18911,514
18921,768
18931,635
18941,712
18951,666
18961,821
18971,647
18981,619
18991,357
19001,853
19011,329
19021,487
19031,435
19041,495
19051,505
19061,486
19071,553
19081,601
19091,665
19101,942
19112,376
19124,685
19135,422
19146,641
19158,564
19168,921
19179,282
191810,105
19199,540
192010,236
192110,527
192210,114
19239,924
192410,172
19259,986
19269,465
19279,338
19288,880
19298,470
19308,284
19317,525
19326,916
19336,526
19346,442
19356,548
19366,264
19376,321
19386,524
19396,380
19406,510
19416,738
19428,028
19437,785
19447,254
19456,801
19467,537
19478,255
19487,577
19497,481
19507,161
19517,414
19527,236
19537,000
19546,858
19556,571
19566,288
19576,053
19585,665
19595,474
19605,194
19614,813
19624,443
19634,271
19644,150
19653,777
19663,483
19673,311
19683,041
19693,137
19702,981
19712,816
19722,395
19732,205
19742,074
19752,022
19761,904
19771,969
19781,873
19791,863
19801,821
19811,802
19821,794
19831,747
19841,700
19851,717
19861,571
19871,557
19881,553
19891,533
19901,541
19911,477
19921,412
19931,241
19941,160
19951,113
19961,008
1997973
1998983
1999874
2000914
2001881
2002844
2003795
2004792
2005830
2006792
2007819
2008862
2009812
2010729
2011893
2012865
20131,034
20141,153
20151,247
20161,345
20171,514
20181,653
20192,193
20202,335
20212,475
20222,689
20232,830
20243,318