Arthur
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Arthur has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Arthur — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#699
in 1885
Current rank
#12265
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Arthur reached its peak popularity for girls in 1885, ranking #699 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 30 years of data, its rank has slipped from #11918 (1994) to #12265 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Arthur ranks #12265 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,265 | 7 |
| 2016 | #16,539 | 5 |
| 1994 | #11,918 | 6 |
| 1993 | #13,638 | 5 |
| 1992 | #10,583 | 7 |
| 1991 | #6,621 | 13 |
| 1990 | #9,315 | 8 |
| 1989 | #8,822 | 8 |
Arthur — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#14
in 1880
Current rank
#105
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Arthur was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #14), with 1,599 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #306 (2014) to #105 (2024) — a 66% improvement.
As of 2024, Arthur ranks #105 nationally for boys, with 3,318 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #105 | 3,318 |
| 2023 | #130 | 2,830 |
| 2022 | #140 | 2,689 |
| 2021 | #155 | 2,475 |
| 2020 | #163 | 2,335 |
| 2019 | #177 | 2,193 |
| 2018 | #229 | 1,653 |
| 2017 | #245 | 1,514 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Arthur most popular?
Arthur was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #14 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Arthur becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Arthur?
At least 548,057 babies have been recorded with the name Arthur in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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