Arthur
Arthur is one of the most popular baby names in the UK, ranked #5 in 2025. With 3,211 babies given this name, your child will likely be the only Arthur in their class — but in a school of 600, expect around ~1.6 others.
Celtic — Bear; possibly from the Roman Artorius
About the Name Arthur
Arthur ranked #5 in 2025, down from its peak of #3 in 2020 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 16 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Etymologically, Arthur comes from Celtic, where it means "Bear; possibly from the Roman Artorius". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Arthur is one of the most popular names in the UK — yet even so, another Arthur turns up in only about 1 class in 6.
In the US it sits at #105 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Arthur
- Arthur MacArthur — Arthur MacArthur is the name of: Arthur MacArthur Sr., lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and acting governor for four days; United States federal judge Arthur MacArthur Jr.
- Arthur MacArthur Jr. — Arthur MacArthur Jr. was a lieutenant general of the United States Army.
- Isaac Arthur — Isaac Albert Arthur is a science educator, YouTuber, futurist and president of the American National Space Society (NSS).
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arthur
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arthur
Around 1 class in 6 has another Arthur
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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