Name Legacy

Arthur

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Arthur was most popular in 1921, when 10,579 American babies were given the name — ranking #37 that year. In 2025 it ranked #155, with 3,847 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 551,930 people named Arthur.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#37
Births that year10,579
Total since 1880551,930

Arthur over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Arthur’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Celtic · uncertain, possibly "bear"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org