How Many People Are Named Arturo?

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

Arturo
Very Rare
Celtic

Arturo has a classic feel but is actually quite rare, with only 48,764 people alive in the U.S. That's 1 in 6,767 Americans. It peaked in 2005 with over 1,000 births.

~365
Living in US
1 in 908,080
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bear king or noble bear
🌐
Origin
Celtic
🌟
Lucky Day
Thursday
💎
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Noble Courageous Loyal Determined
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and social warmth. People connected to this number tend to be communicative, optimistic, and naturally drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

85,011
Worldwide Bearers
#938
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
19,789
🇨🇺 Cuba
17,001
🇪🇨 Ecuador
16,852
🇧🇴 Bolivia
11,627
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
6,492
🇵🇾 Paraguay
3,450
🇺🇾 Uruguay
2,311
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,639
🇨🇦 Canada
1,101
🇨🇭 Switzerland
610

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
48,568 (100%)
♀ Female
196 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
20,666
Would be under 30 (36%)
23,323
Would be 30–60 (41%)
12,853
Would be over 60 (23%)

All 56,842 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
5

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

📜 Arturo Through the Generations

The name Arturo has a storied history in the U.S., though it remains relatively uncommon. With just 56,842 total births across all time, compared to 48,764 people currently alive, the gap is significant. This suggests many who were born with the name have passed away. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 36% under 30, 41% aged 30-60, and 23% over 60. Interestingly, despite its modern peak in 2005, the trend has been declining since then, indicating a shift in naming preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 19,651
California 19,380
Illinois 2,659
Arizona 2,487
New York 1,470
New Mexico 1,349
Florida 1,339
Colorado 573
Washington 567
Georgia 451

✨ Similar Names to Arturo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arturo's Celtic roots

📄 About the Name Arturo

How Many People Have the Name Arturo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 365 people in the United States currently share the name Arturo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 908,080 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arturo a Common or Rare Name?

Arturo 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 Arturo Mean?

Arturo means "Bear king or noble bear" and comes from Celtic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arturo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Arturo Most Popular?

The name Arturo reached peak popularity in 2005, with 1,093 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Arturo?

Approximately 365 people named Arturo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 365. That works out to roughly 1 in 908,080 Americans.

Is Arturo a rare name?

Arturo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 908,080 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arturo mean?

Arturo means "Bear king or noble bear" and comes from Celtic origins.

Is Arturo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Arturo are male and 0% are female.

When was Arturo most popular?

Arturo peaked in 2005 with 1,093 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US365
All-Time Births365
1 in X1 in 908,080
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age42
Peak Year2005
World Rank#938
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.