Arturo
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
Popularity over time
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
- •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
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Statistics
57,082
Total births since 1880
2005
Peak year
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