boys' name · peaked 1954

Aurthur

Every Aurthur since 1880 — 413 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1891Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Aurthur
Peak year
1954
12 babies
All-time total
413
since 1880

The story of Aurthur

Aurthur is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1880, 413 American babies have been named Aurthur. Its peak came in 1954, when 12 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aurthur stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Aurthur year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006 5 #12,215
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970 6 #4,271
1965 6 #3,562
1960 9 #2,886
1955 6 #3,529
1950
1945 7 #2,761
1940 9 #2,494
1935 8 #2,731
1930 6 #3,624
1925 6 #3,768
1920 8 #3,230
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880 5 #920

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Aurthur in 2025?

Aurthur did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Aurthur?

413 babies have been named Aurthur in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Aurthur most popular?

Aurthur peaked in 1954, when 12 newborns received the name.

Is Aurthur a boy or girl name?

Aurthur is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Aurthur rising or falling?

Aurthur has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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