Arthus
A masculine name derived from the name Arthur, of Celtic origin meaning "bear".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Arthus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arthus today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arthus births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arthus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Arthus with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arthus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,216
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Arthus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arthus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arthus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arthus
The given name Arthus is believed to have its origins in the Celtic languages spoken in ancient Britain and Gaul. It is derived from the Old Celtic word "artos" or "arthos," which means "bear." This suggests that the name may have been originally borne by individuals with a perceived physical resemblance or strength akin to a bear.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Artos" or "Arthos" among the ancient Celtic tribes of Britain and Gaul. As the Roman Empire expanded into these regions, the name was Latinized to "Arturus" or "Arturius," which later evolved into the more familiar "Arthur" in English and other Germanic languages.
One of the earliest and most famous historical references to the name is found in the legendary tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, which date back to the 5th and 6th centuries AD. These stories, which were later compiled and popularized in the 12th century by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his work "Historia Regum Britanniae," depict Arthur as a powerful and heroic British king who led his knights in battles against Saxon invaders.
Notable individuals named Arthus throughout history include Arthus of Brittany (1187-1203), a Duke of Brittany who fought against King John of England during the Anglo-French Wars. Another prominent figure was Arthus Gouffier (1475-1519), a French statesman and cardinal who served as the Chancellor of France under King Francis I.
In the world of literature, Arthus Wyneken (1575-1631) was a German poet and playwright known for his tragedies and comedies written during the Renaissance period. In the realm of science, Arthus Nicolas (1662-1728) was a French mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of differential geometry.
Lastly, Arthus Kampf (1864-1950) was a German painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes, particularly those depicting his native city of Berlin.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Arthus throughout history, illustrating its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Arthus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arthus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arthus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arthus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arthus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Arthus a common name?
We classify Arthus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arthus most popular?
The single biggest year for Arthus was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arthus is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arthus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arthus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arthus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arthus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arthus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arthus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Arthus?
You can see how many people have the name Arthus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.