boys' name · peaked 2019

Artur

Every Artur since 1964 — 858 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2019Boys
Rank 2025
#4,148
among boys
Babies in 2025
25
named Artur
Peak year
2019
29 babies
All-time total
858
since 1964

The story of Artur

Artur is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,148 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1964, 858 American babies have been named Artur. Its peak came in 2019, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Artur stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Artur year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 25 #4,148
2024 25 #4,204
2023 20 #4,899
2022 20 #4,860
2021 27 #3,921
2020 12 #6,656
2019 29 #3,726
2018 20 #4,751
2017 22 #4,479
2016 18 #5,142
2015 24 #4,188
2014 15 #5,754
2013 14 #5,944
2012 24 #4,140
2011 11 #7,045
2010 28 #3,717
2009 23 #4,290
2008 19 #4,914
2007 18 #5,008
2006 18 #4,872
2005 22 #4,065
2004 18 #4,616
2003 26 #3,448
2002 22 #3,797
2001 15 #4,906
2000 22 #3,648
1995 27 #2,687
1990 9 #5,410
1985 9 #4,356
1980 8 #4,526
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Famous people named Artur

  1. Artur Axmann Politician · 1913–1996
  2. Artur Rasizade Politician · b. 1935
  3. Artur Phleps Military personnel · 1881–1944
  4. Artur Schnabel Musician · 1882–1951
  5. Artur Jorge Soccer player · b. 1946

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Artur in 2025?

Artur ranked #4,148 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Artur?

858 babies have been named Artur in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Artur most popular?

Artur peaked in 2019, when 29 newborns received the name.

Is Artur a boy or girl name?

Artur is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Artur rising or falling?

Artur is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Artur?

Well-known people named Artur include Artur Axmann (politician), Artur Rasizade (politician), Artur Phleps (military personnel).

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