Rising since 1985, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Artur since 1964
Babies named Artur per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 204 |
| 2000s | 203 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Artur is a cross-cultural variant of Arthur, rooted in the Celtic word for 'bear' and bearing the legendary weight of King Arthur. In the United States, the name has been recorded since 1964, and it has seen a notable rise in use since 1985. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when it reached rank 4,139, with 1 in 68,323 boys receiving the name in 2025. The name is most frequently given in Illinois and California, reflecting its appeal in communities with Polish, German, or Scandinavian heritage. Artur offers a distinctive alternative to Arthur, maintaining the same noble associations while carrying a slightly more international flair.
Artur is a variant of Arthur, derived from the Celtic *artos* meaning 'bear.' The name was popularized in medieval Europe through the legendary King Arthur. In Poland, Germany, and Scandinavia, the spelling Artur has been consistently used since the 19th century.
Where Artur is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Artur” around the world
Where Artur lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Art, Artie, Arturo
Sibling names for Artur
Names that share Artur's style, for a brother or sister.
