The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 7 births ranking #12265. 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.