Arthur is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12265 in 2024 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 7 births ranking #12265. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 230,455 girls born was named Arthur. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Arthur is a major traditional name with a noble, literary feel, but its exact original meaning is uncertain. It is often connected with the idea of a bear, though the deeper etymology is debated.
The name is inseparable from the legendary King Arthur and the long medieval tradition around him. That story helped make Arthur one of the most enduring heroic names in Britain and beyond.