Arthur
girl nameArthur entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #695 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#695
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #854 |
| 1890s | #1142 |
| 1900s | #1363 |
| 1910s | #1142 |
| 1920s | #892 |
| 1930s | #958 |
| 1940s | #1417 |
| 1950s | #1877 |
| 1960s | #2341 |
| 1970s | #3593 |
| 1980s | #5029 |
| 1990s | #10307 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
| 2020s | #12161 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Arthur are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arthur alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arthur in 2025?
- Arthur is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Arthur most popular?
- Arthur peaked in 1885, reaching #695 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arthur with classmates?
- Arthur will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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