Arthur

“Possibly 'bear' (etymology disputed)” — Welsh (Celtic) origin

Boy's name · #87 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Arthur has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #14 (1880) · 548,729 babies named Arthur all-time · 1 in 440 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: #2 in Belgium (2025) · #4 in Brazil (2025) · #5 in England & Wales (2025) · #7 in France (2025) · #9 in N. Ireland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 51 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Arthurs

Arthur Conan Doyle — British writer and physician (1859–1930)
Arthur Schopenhauer — German philosopher (1788-1860)
Arthur Rimbaud — French poet (1854-1891)
Arthur C. Clarke — British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008)
Arthur Miller — American playwright and essayist (1915–2005)

In stories & tradition

King Arthur — The History of the Kings of Britain · Le Morte d'Arthur
Arthur (Aquaman) — Smallville · Justice League Unlimited
Arthur (Bill Weasley) — Harry Potter

What Arthurs become

Among 10,318 notable people named Arthur:

Military figures appear 2.24× more often than among typical names — e.g. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British Field Marshal, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1828–1830, 1834 (1769-1852).

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