Baby name
REVIVING
🇦🇺 🇧🇪 🇧🇷 Arthur
/AHR · thur/
Meaning
“Bear”
Celtic arth (bear) possibly via Brythonic or Latin roots; mythic resonance from Arthurian legend
Nicknames
art · artie
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Arthur peaked in English-speaking countries around 1900-1940 and declined through late 20th century, now reviving.
The cultural moment.
UK, US, Ireland, and Australia show accelerating resurgence 2010-2025 as vintage masculine names return to fashion. Currently ranks #6 in the UK, #7 in France, #25 in Switzerland, #44 in Germany, #57 in Ireland, #62 in Austria and #87 in the US.