Holding steady.
Popularity of Aurther since 1912
Babies named Aurther per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1932, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aurther's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 64 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aurther is a rare variant spelling of Arthur, with its first recorded use in the U.S. in 1912. It peaked that same year, suggesting it may have been a one-off or very limited use. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 in any year, and its 1-in-N value is null, indicating extremely low frequency. The spelling may reflect an alternate pronunciation or a simple misspelling. Top states for the name are empty, confirming its scarcity. Aurther remains a curiosity rather than a name with any sustained usage.
The name Aurther appears to be a variant spelling of Arthur, which itself is of uncertain Celtic origin, possibly meaning 'bear' from the Welsh 'arth'. The spelling 'Aurther' is rare and may have arisen from phonetic variation or error in record-keeping. It is recorded in U.S. data since the early 20th century, with very sparse usage.
Sibling names for Aurther
Names that share Aurther's style, for a brother or sister.
