Arther
Arther is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bear king or noble.
Origin and history
Arther is a variant spelling of Arthur, a classic name of Celtic origin thought to mean 'bear king' or 'noble'. While Arthur remains widely popular, Arther operates as a historic, less common spelling variant in the United States. Its usage peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is rare today.
Popularity in the United States
4,993 babies in the United States have been named Arther since 1880. It ranks #1723 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- MS (21.4 %)
- AL (17.6 %)
- GA (12.4 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- AR (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 154 |
| 1890-1900 | 183 |
| 1900-1910 | 234 |
| 1910-1920 | 762 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,170 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,023 |
| 1940-1950 | 671 |
| 1950-1960 | 394 |
| 1960-1970 | 172 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Nicknames
Art, Artie
Fun facts
- Arther is a historical phonetic spelling variant of Arthur that saw most of its U.S. usage around the turn of the 20th century.
- It shares its etymological roots with the legendary leader of medieval British romance, King Arthur.