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How Many People Are Named Arthur?
Estimated people named Arthur living in the U.S. today
216,236
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 548,057
- Peak year: 1921 (10,579 births)
- Estimated living today: 216,236
Arthur by age group — who carries the name today?
Arthur popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Arthur
Arthur has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 548,057 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 216,236 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,581 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Arthurs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Arthur in the US?
An estimated 216,236 people named Arthur are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Arthur uncommon — about 1 in 1,581 Americans.
Is Arthur a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Arthur is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Arthur most popular?
Arthur peaked in 1921, when 10,579 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Arthur?
Arthur ranks #248 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).