Arthur
boy name#87 in 2025Arthur entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #14 in 1880, ranks #87 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#87
rank today
#14
peak (1880)
3,847
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #14 |
| 1890s | #14 |
| 1900s | #16 |
| 1910s | #17 |
| 1920s | #20 |
| 1930s | #28 |
| 1940s | #35 |
| 1950s | #57 |
| 1960s | #92 |
| 1970s | #128 |
| 1980s | #165 |
| 1990s | #254 |
| 2000s | #351 |
| 2010s | #293 |
| 2020s | #130 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arthur has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 214,000 people named Arthur are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arthur alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 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 ranks #87 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,847 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arthur most popular?
- Arthur peaked in 1880, reaching #14 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Arthur with classmates?
- Arthur will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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