Arturo

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Arturo is the Italian and Spanish form of Arthur, derived from Celtic roots possibly meaning 'bear' or 'stone.' The name carries noble associations with Arthurian legend and has been beloved in Latin cultures for centuries.

Current Popularity

#627 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #650, likely #573 to #727

↗Declining

Popularity over time

189019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 430. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 632
  • 2012: 589
  • 2013: 527
  • 2014: 539
  • 2015: 557
  • 2016: 543
  • 2017: 478
  • 2018: 447
  • 2019: 453
  • 2020: 476
  • 2021: 431
  • 2022: 505
  • 2023: 451
  • 2024: 493
  • 2025: 446
  • 2026 (projected): 430

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Art, Arty, Turo, Turito
  • •Easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish
  • •Well-recognized in Latin American and European cultures
  • •Strong historical and literary associations
  • •May be shortened to 'Art' in English-speaking contexts

Famous People

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Arturo Toscanini

Legendary Italian conductor

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Arturo Vidal

Chilean professional footballer

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Arturo Sandoval

Grammy-winning Cuban jazz trumpeter

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Arturo Gatti

World champion boxer

Statistics

57,082

Total births since 1880

2005

Peak year

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