Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Arthur.
National Rank (2025)
#87
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
548,729
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Arthur Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Arthur
According to SSA data, Arthur achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1921 with 10,527 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 208.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Arthur scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+208.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,527Births in 1921
Years in Top 100
91yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:16,180
1890s:16,349
1900s:15,409
1910s:67,478
1920s:97,112
1930s:67,730
1940s:73,968
1950s:65,716
1960s:39,622
1970s:22,100
1980s:16,794
1990s:11,783
2000s:8,342
2010s:12,627
2020s:17,519
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesArt-hur
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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