Arthor
Boy name · Celtic · English · Scottish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #982 in 1896
6 babies were named Arthor in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1896–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Arthor you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Arthor, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arthor would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArthor first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1896, when it ranked #982. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Arthor
Arthor is a boy name of Celtic, English and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-hor”. US birth records list Arthor for boys from 1896 to 2025, in 58 of those 130 years. Its best year was 1896, when it ranked #982 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 | 79,681 boys |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 78,125 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,327 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 81,500 boys |
| 1940s | 7.7 | 129,534 boys |
| 1950s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,793 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Arthor
What is the origin of the name Arthor?
Arthor has Celtic, English, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Arthor a boy or girl name?
Arthor is a boy name.
How popular is the name Arthor?
Arthor ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1896 (#982).