Boy · #2,385 in 2026

Macarther

Current Rank
#2,385
Peak Rank
#2,385 (1942)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1942
First Year
1942
Last Year
1942
Peak Year
#2385
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Macarther

Macarther first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1942, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 10 Macarthers were born — ranking #2,385 that year. As of 2026, Macarther ranks #2,385 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Macarthers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Macarther

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Frequently Asked Questions about Macarther

What does the name Macarther mean?
Macarther is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Macarther in 2026?
In 2026, Macarther ranks #2,385 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Macarther most popular?
Macarther reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #2,385 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Macarther a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Macarther is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Macarther?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Macarther include Sie, Maryland, Ada. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Macarther

Macarther is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Macarther's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #2,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Macarther'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.