Artur
A masculine name of Celtic origin meaning "bear".
Name Census estimates that about 816 living Americans carry the first name Artur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Artur today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Artur births was 2019 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Artur. 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.
People living today
816
~ 1 in 420,042 Americans
Peak year
2019
29 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,317
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Artur: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Artur from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 205 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Artur remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Artur 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 Artur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arturs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Illinois, New York recorded the most babies named Artur, while New York, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 74 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Artur
The name Artur has its origins in the Brittonic Celtic language, which was spoken in parts of Great Britain during the ancient and medieval periods. It is derived from the Celtic word "artos," which means "bear." The name later evolved into the Latin form "Arturius" and was popularized by the legendary British king, Arthur.
The earliest recorded use of the name Artur dates back to the 6th century, when it appeared in the Welsh book "Culhwch and Olwen," one of the earliest prose stories from medieval Welsh literature. This text features the character Arthur, who is portrayed as a powerful and heroic figure.
The name Artur gained widespread fame and recognition due to the Arthurian legends, a collection of stories and myths that revolve around the mythical British king Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. These tales, which originated in the Middle Ages, depict Arthur as a wise and just ruler who defended Britain from invaders and sought to establish a peaceful and chivalrous society.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Artur was King Arthur, a semi-legendary British leader who is believed to have lived in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. While his existence has been debated by scholars, the tales of King Arthur and his exploits have left an indelible mark on Western literature and culture.
Other notable individuals named Artur throughout history include:
1. Artur Grottger (1837-1867), a Polish painter and patriotic artist known for his works depicting the January Uprising against Russian rule.
2. Artur Rubinstein (1887-1982), a renowned Polish-American classical pianist who was widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century.
3. Artur Rodzinski (1892-1958), a Polish conductor who served as the music director of the Cleveland Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
4. Artur Schnabel (1882-1951), an Austrian classical pianist and composer who was particularly known for his interpretations of Beethoven's works.
5. Artur Pizarro (born 1968), a Portuguese classical pianist who has gained recognition for his performances of works by Chopin and Beethoven.
The name Artur has endured throughout the centuries, carrying the legacy of the Arthurian legends and the heroic and chivalric ideals they represent. Its Celtic origins and association with the legendary King Arthur have contributed to its enduring popularity and cultural significance.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Artur
People
Artur + last name combinations
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FAQ
Artur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Artur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 816 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Artur 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 1 in 420,042 US residents.
Is Artur a common name?
We classify Artur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 832 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Artur most popular?
The single biggest year for Artur was 2019, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Artur is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Artur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Artur 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.
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.