Holding steady.
Popularity of Arthuro since 1944
Babies named Arthuro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arthuro first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, and its peak popularity came in 1980, though it has never been a common choice. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, reflecting its status as a rare but persistent option. While it is not currently ranked and no top states show significant usage, Arthuro offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Arturo, especially for families with Italian or Spanish heritage.
Arthuro is a Romance-language variant of Arthur, a name of Celtic origin. The root name Arthur is often linked to the Roman nomen Artorius, but its exact derivation remains debated, with popular theories connecting it to the Welsh 'arth' (bear) or 'arthau' (bear-like). Arthuro emerged in Italy and the Iberian Peninsula as a phonetic adaptation, used for its sonorous quality rather than a distinct meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Art, Artie, Aro
Sibling names for Arthuro
Names that share Arthuro's style, for a brother or sister.
