Declining since 1996, #627 for boys today.
Popularity of Arturo since 1898
Babies named Arturo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arturo's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 51 |
| 1910s | 389 |
| 1920s | 1,440 |
| 1930s | 1,444 |
| 1940s | 2,479 |
| 1950s | 4,209 |
| 1960s | 4,688 |
| 1970s | 6,233 |
| 1980s | 7,784 |
| 1990s | 10,254 |
| 2000s | 9,882 |
| 2010s | 5,421 |
| 2020s | 2,802 |
Meaning & origin
Arturo is the Italian and Spanish rendition of Arthur, a classic name with deep legendary roots. In the United States, Arturo has been recorded since at least 1898, reflecting immigration from Italy and Spanish-speaking countries. Its popularity peaked in 1996, when it ranked among the more common given names, but has since seen a gradual decline, falling to rank 627 in 2025. Currently, approximately 1 in every 3,830 boys receives the name. Geographically, Arturo has been most popular in states with larger Hispanic populations, including New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas. Its enduring appeal lies in its strong, melodic sound and cultural resonance, offering a distinguished alternative to the more common Arthur.
Arturo is the Italian and Spanish form of Arthur, a name of debated origin, possibly from the Roman family name Artorius or from the Celtic artos meaning 'bear'. The name Arthur gained legendary fame through King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and its Romance forms like Arturo have been used in Italy and Spain since the medieval period. In the United States, Arturo has been in use since the late 19th century, particularly among Italian and Hispanic communities.
Where Arturo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Art, Arty, Turo
Variants: Arthur
Sibling names for Arturo
Names that share Arturo's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Lucia, Carmen, Elena, Sofia, Gabriela, Isela, Maricela, Arcelia, Maricella, Marivel, Rosalva, Yuridia, Asusena, Irasema, Hermila, Analleli, Karlita
Brothers: Marco, Diego, Antonio, Lorenzo, Rafael, Ramiro, Erasmo, Jerardo, Narciso, Porfirio, Rosalio, Emigdio, Cervando, Everado, Otilio, Tereso
Names like Arturo
Names whose popularity has moved with Arturo's over the last 50 years.
