Boy
Arthur
noble, courageous
About Arthur
Arthur evokes images of nobility, wisdom, and timeless strength, carrying associations with legendary kings and modern gentlemen alike. This name has experienced remarkable staying power across centuries, never becoming so popular as to feel common yet never falling into true obscurity. Arthur possesses a scholarly quality that suggests intelligence and thoughtfulness, making it particularly appealing to academic families or those who value literature and history. The name feels both cozy and distinguished—Arthur could be your friendly neighbor or a renowned professor, and the name suits both equally well. "Art" or "Artie" provide warm, approachable nicknames that soften the formal quality for childhood years. Arthur represents a safe yet distinctive choice, honoring tradition without feeling dated. In multicultural settings, it translates well across numerous languages while maintaining its essential character. The name carries weight without being heavy, offering your son a foundation of respectability that will serve him throughout his life.
Popularity of the Name Arthur
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #14 | ||||
| 1881 | #14 | ||||
| 1882 | #14 | ||||
| 1883 | #14 | ||||
| 1884 | #14 | ||||
| 1885 | #15 | ||||
| 1886 | #14 | ||||
| 1887 | #14 | ||||
| 1888 | #14 | ||||
| 1889 | #14 | ||||
| 1890 | #14 | ||||
| 1891 | #14 | ||||
| 1892 | #14 | ||||
| 1893 | #14 | ||||
| 1894 | #14 | ||||
| 1895 | #14 | ||||
| 1896 | #14 | ||||
| 1897 | #14 | ||||
| 1898 | #14 | ||||
| 1899 | #14 | ||||
| 1900 | #15 | #8 | |||
| 1901 | #14 | #8 | |||
| 1902 | #15 | #9 | |||
| 1903 | #15 | #8 | |||
| 1904 | #15 | #8 | |||
| 1905 | #16 | #6 | |||
| 1906 | #15 | #8 | |||
| 1907 | #16 | #8 | |||
| 1908 | #16 | #8 | |||
| 1909 | #18 | #7 | |||
| 1910 | #17 | #8 | |||
| 1911 | #18 | #8 | |||
| 1912 | #15 | #8 | |||
| 1913 | #17 | #8 | |||
| 1914 | #18 | #8 | |||
| 1915 | #18 | #7 | |||
| 1916 | #18 | #7 | |||
| 1917 | #17 | #7 | |||
| 1918 | #17 | #7 | |||
| 1919 | #19 | #8 | |||
| 1920 | #18 | #8 | |||
| 1921 | #19 | #14 | |||
| 1922 | #19 | #9 | |||
| 1923 | #19 | #9 | |||
| 1924 | #20 | #9 | |||
| 1925 | #20 | #10 | |||
| 1926 | #20 | #16 | |||
| 1927 | #22 | #17 | |||
| 1928 | #22 | #19 | |||
| 1929 | #22 | #19 | |||
| 1930 | #23 | #26 | |||
| 1931 | #23 | #17 | |||
| 1932 | #25 | #23 | |||
| 1933 | #25 | #28 | |||
| 1934 | #29 | #27 | |||
| 1935 | #29 | #30 | |||
| 1936 | #30 | #31 | |||
| 1937 | #31 | #26 | |||
| 1938 | #32 | #33 | |||
| 1939 | #32 | #36 | |||
| 1940 | #33 | #42 | |||
| 1941 | #33 | #42 | |||
| 1942 | #29 | #34 | |||
| 1943 | #30 | #44 | |||
| 1944 | #29 | #47 | |||
| 1945 | #34 | #48 | |||
| 1946 | #36 | #59 | |||
| 1947 | #38 | #56 | |||
| 1948 | #44 | #62 | |||
| 1949 | #44 | #63 | |||
| 1950 | #46 | #67 | |||
| 1951 | #44 | #71 | |||
| 1952 | #47 | #68 | |||
| 1953 | #50 | #73 | |||
| 1954 | #52 | #80 | |||
| 1955 | #56 | #75 | |||
| 1956 | #60 | #90 | |||
| 1957 | #66 | #103 | |||
| 1958 | #72 | #93 | |||
| 1959 | #76 | #90 | |||
| 1960 | #82 | #101 | |||
| 1961 | #85 | #96 | |||
| 1962 | #91 | #102 | |||
| 1963 | #91 | #112 | |||
| 1964 | #91 | #114 | #98 | ||
| 1965 | #96 | #150 | #91 | ||
| 1966 | #96 | #132 | #101 | ||
| 1967 | #94 | #123 | #110 | ||
| 1968 | #98 | #128 | #105 | ||
| 1969 | #97 | #158 | #116 | ||
| 1970 | #111 | #161 | #158 | ||
| 1971 | #117 | #135 | #142 | ||
| 1972 | #119 | #205 | #145 | ||
| 1973 | #119 | #203 | #146 | ||
| 1974 | #126 | #174 | #159 | ||
| 1975 | #128 | #218 | #168 | ||
| 1976 | #137 | #230 | #167 | ||
| 1977 | #135 | #230 | #170 | ||
| 1978 | #141 | #285 | #184 | ||
| 1979 | #144 | #191 | #181 | ||
| 1980 | #147 | #283 | #146 | ||
| 1981 | #152 | #279 | #202 | ||
| 1982 | #157 | #272 | #188 | ||
| 1983 | #157 | #172 | #164 | ||
| 1984 | #159 | #133 | #176 | ||
| 1985 | #158 | #223 | #177 | ||
| 1986 | #170 | #181 | |||
| 1987 | #177 | #266 | #172 | ||
| 1988 | #183 | #341 | #179 | ||
| 1989 | #189 | #296 | #190 | ||
| 1990 | #197 | #225 | #175 | ||
| 1991 | #212 | #291 | #218 | #265 | |
| 1992 | #219 | #191 | #232 | ||
| 1993 | #234 | #309 | #342 | #266 | |
| 1994 | #248 | #345 | #180 | #311 | |
| 1995 | #254 | #332 | #262 | #324 | |
| 1996 | #276 | #280 | #277 | #286 | |
| 1997 | #287 | #238 | #224 | #288 | |
| 1998 | #290 | #222 | #294 | #285 | #289 |
| 1999 | #320 | #192 | #330 | #332 | #308 |
| 2000 | #316 | #218 | #336 | #279 | #280 |
| 2001 | #319 | #189 | #282 | #192 | #329 |
| 2002 | #326 | #199 | #294 | #288 | |
| 2003 | #351 | #180 | #285 | #215 | #335 |
| 2004 | #355 | #161 | #216 | #281 | |
| 2005 | #356 | #147 | #310 | #224 | #273 |
| 2006 | #377 | #133 | #165 | #222 | #254 |
| 2007 | #375 | #145 | #325 | #220 | #221 |
| 2008 | #363 | #109 | #304 | #220 | #204 |
| 2009 | #374 | #100 | #226 | #220 | #199 |
| 2010 | #388 | #91 | #236 | #179 | #160 |
| 2011 | #339 | #74 | #198 | #170 | #148 |
| 2012 | #355 | #56 | #166 | #164 | #134 |
| 2013 | #321 | #46 | #155 | #135 | #126 |
| 2014 | #306 | #41 | #99 | #136 | #100 |
| 2015 | #292 | #38 | #94 | #124 | #84 |
| 2016 | #273 | #32 | #85 | #106 | #74 |
| 2017 | #245 | #20 | #70 | #91 | #59 |
| 2018 | #229 | #7 | #63 | #77 | #49 |
| 2019 | #177 | #4 | #35 | #82 | #28 |
| 2020 | #163 | #4 | #31 | #65 | #26 |
| 2021 | #155 | #4 | #20 | #69 | #24 |
| 2022 | #140 | #6 | #12 | #70 | #22 |
| 2023 | #130 | #7 | #11 | #73 | #21 |
| 2024 | #105 | #5 | #10 | #50 | #18 |
| 2025 | #87 | #6 | #11 | #60 | #14 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Arthur
Names Similar to Arthur
Nicknames for Arthur
- Art
- Artie
- Arty
- A.J.
- Thur
Famous People Named Arthur
| Arthur Conan Doyle | Author |
| Arthur Miller | Playwright |
| Arthur Ashe | Tennis player |
| Arthur C. Clarke | Science fiction writer |
| Arthur Rimbaud | Poet |
| Arthur Schopenhauer | Philosopher |
| Arthur Rubinstein | Pianist |
| Arthur Blank | Businessman |
| Arthur Guinness | Founder of Guinness Brewery |
| Arthur Darvill | Actor |
| Arthur Ashe | Tennis player |
| Arthur Mitchell | Ballet dancer |
| Arthur Sulzberger Jr. | Former publisher of The New York Times |
| Arthur Laurents | Playwright |
| Arthur Machen | Author |
| Arthur Hailey | Author |
| Arthur Seyss-Inquart | Austrian politician |
| Arthur Balfour | British statesman |
| Arthur Fiedler | Conductor |
| Arthur Wellesley | 1st Duke of Wellington |
Characters Named Arthur
| Arthur Dent | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
| King Arthur | Arthurian legend |
| Arthur Weasley | Harry Potter series |
| Arthur Morgan | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
| Arthur Curry | Aquaman |
| Arthur Pendragon | Merlin TV series |
| Arthur Bishop | The Mechanic |
| Arthur Fleck | Joker |
| Arthur Mitchell | Dexter TV series |
| Arthur Spooner | The King of Queens |
| Arthur Dent | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
| Arthur Hastings | Agatha Christie's novels |
| Arthur Kipps | The Woman in Black |
| Arthur Shaw | Tower Heist |
| Arthur Petrelli | Heroes TV series |
| Arthur Clennam | Little Dorrit |
| Arthur Shelby | Peaky Blinders TV series |
| Arthur Curry Jr. | Son of Aquaman in DC Comics |
| Arthur Kirkland | Hetalia - Axis Powers |
| Arthur Read | Arthur animated series |