How Common is the First Name Arthur?
We estimate that there are 204,678 people named Arthur who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Arthur is the 131st most common for men, and the 268th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Arthur?
The average person named Arthur is 53.17 years old.
Is Arthur a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
3,847 people named Arthur were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 87th most popular name for boys, and the 155th most popular overall.
The popularity of Arthur peaked in 1901, when it was the 14th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Arthur a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Arthur is almost exclusively a male name. 99.4% of people named Arthur are male.
Facts About the Name Arthur
Popularity of Arthur in England
In 2020, Arthur was the 3rd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.