Arthur

Rank 140th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Arthur was 140th most popular baby name for boys and 256th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,674 babies were named Arthur in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,258 babies in the United States were named Arthur. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Arthur is around 56 to 65 years old.

The name "Arthur" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Arthur include Art and Artie.

Arthur Meaning & Origin

The name Arthur, of Celtic origin, means "bear" and carries connotations of strength, leadership, and nobility, often associated with the legendary King Arthur of Camelot.

The name Arthur is described as royal, intellectual and courageous.

Pronunciation

Arthur is pronounced ahr-therh in English. The name Arthur has 6 letters and 2 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Arthur

The name Arthur has been used by many British royals, including Prince William's younger brother, Prince Harry, whose full name is Henry Charles Albert David, but he is often called "Harry" or "Arthur".

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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