Mcarthur
boy nameMcarthur entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #357 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#357
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2887 |
| 1930s | #3170 |
| 1940s | #987 |
| 1950s | #1347 |
| 1960s | #1410 |
| 1970s | #2263 |
| 1980s | #3152 |
| 1990s | #6421 |
| 2000s | #9200 |
| 2010s | #9567 |
| 2020s | #10615 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Mcarthur are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mcarthur alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mcarthur in 2025?
- Mcarthur is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mcarthur most popular?
- Mcarthur peaked in 1942, reaching #357 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mcarthur with classmates?
- Mcarthur will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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