How Many People Are Named Arther?

Complete statistics for the name Arther: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arther
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Arther, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,092 people in the US, making up 1 in 302,247 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1922 with 132 births, and today, it's considered a classic, old-school choice.

~332
Living in US
1 in 998,341
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Arthur
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional Loyal
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,092
Worldwide Bearers
#124,078
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
68
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
56
🇵🇰 Pakistan
52
🇵🇭 Philippines
31
🇲🇾 Malaysia
19
🇨🇦 Canada
15
🇨🇳 China
14
🇶🇦 Qatar
13
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
7
🇦🇺 Australia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,080 (99%)
♀ Female
12 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
26
Would be under 30 (1%)
253
Would be 30–60 (5%)
4,739
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 5,018 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
8
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arther Through the Generations

Arther has been a name through the generations, with its peak year being 1922 when 132 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Arther are over 60, with only 26 individuals under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Arther is a name that's been passed down through families, maintaining its stability and classic appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 563
Alabama 461
Georgia 324
Texas 293
Arkansas 229
Louisiana 206
South Carolina 152
Tennessee 144
North Carolina 103
Oklahoma 50

✨ Similar Names to Arther

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arther's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Arther

How Many People Have the Name Arther?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 332 people in the United States currently share the name Arther. That works out to roughly 1 in every 998,341 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arther a Common or Rare Name?

Arther is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arther Mean?

Arther means "creative variant of Arthur" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arther in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Arther Most Popular?

The name Arther reached peak popularity in 1922, with 132 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arther?

Approximately 332 people named Arther live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 332. That works out to roughly 1 in 998,341 Americans.

Is Arther a rare name?

Arther is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 998,341 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arther mean?

Arther means "creative variant of Arthur" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Arther more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Arther are male and 1% are female.

When was Arther most popular?

Arther peaked in 1922 with 132 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US332
All-Time Births332
1 in X1 in 998,341
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1922
World Rank#124,078
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.