Boy · #4,197 in 2026

Artur

Name: Popularity of the name Artur in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Artur, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Artur is a cognate to the common male given name Arthur meaning "bear-like", or "of honour". It is believed to possibly be descended from the Roman surname Artorius or the Celtic bear-goddess Artio or more probably from the Celtic word *artos ("bear").

Current Rank

#4,197

Peak Rank

#2,686 (2019)

Total Babies

881

5-Yr Trend

+3%

1964

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#2686

Peak Rank

881

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Artur

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Artur

Artur first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 29 Arturs were born — ranking #3,713 that year. As of 2026, Artur ranks #4,197 for baby boys with 25 births, holding steady (+3%). In total, more than 881 Arturs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Artur

Phonetically similar names — useful when Artur is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Artier
Ardour
Arturo
Arter
Arty
Ardor
Ator
Cartier
Artie
Arte
Arta
Arder

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Artur

What does the name Artur mean?

How popular is Artur in 2026?

In 2026, Artur ranks #4,197 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Artur most popular?

Artur reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #2,686 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Artur most popular?

Artur has historically been most popular in Illinois, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Artur.

Is Artur a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Artur is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Artur?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Artur include Homar, Jery, Hobie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Artur

Artur is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 881 births in the dataset. Artur's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #2,686. Use the chart and map above to compare Artur's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.