Holding steady.
Popularity of Authur since 1880
Babies named Authur per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Authur's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 37 |
| 1900s | 54 |
| 1910s | 202 |
| 1920s | 304 |
| 1930s | 315 |
| 1940s | 376 |
| 1950s | 410 |
| 1960s | 175 |
| 1970s | 126 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Authur is a variant spelling of Arthur, a name that has been in use since the early medieval period. While the standard spelling Arthur remains far more common, Authur appeared in U.S. records as early as 1880, the first year of Social Security data. The name has never achieved significant popularity; its peak usage was in 1880 with a minimal number of births. More recently, Authur has virtually disappeared from birth certificates, with fewer than five per year in 2025. The name's trajectory is stable, with no revival in recent decades. Authur's top recorded states were none (likely due to extremely low numbers), but it follows the regional patterns of Arthur, which has been most common in the Northeast and Midwest. The variant spelling may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a classic name, though its rarity means it will stand out.
Authur is a variant spelling of Arthur, a name of Celtic origin. The most widely accepted derivation is from the Celtic word *artos meaning 'bear', though other theories link it to the Latin Artorius. Arthur is famously associated with the legendary King Arthur of Britain, whose tales date back to early medieval Welsh and Breton sources.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Art, Arty
Sibling names for Authur
Names that share Authur's style, for a brother or sister.
