Arturo
Arturo is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bear-man, king, or noble.
Origin and history
Arturo is the Italian and Spanish form of the classic name Arthur, derived from Celtic roots meaning bear. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The name offers a melodious, classic alternative to the traditional English Arthur.
Popularity in the United States
57,082 babies in the United States have been named Arturo since 1880. It ranks #463 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #590.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.8 %)
- CA (36.1 %)
- IL (5 %)
- AZ (4.7 %)
- NY (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 51 |
| 1910-1920 | 389 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,440 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,444 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,479 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,209 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,688 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,233 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,784 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,254 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,882 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,421 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,802 |
Famous people named Arturo
- Arturo Sandoval: Musician, Trumpeter
- Arturo Toscanini: Conductor
- Arturo Gatti: Boxer
Nicknames
Art, Turo, Artie
Fun facts
- Arturo is the direct Spanish and Italian equivalent of King Arthur of Celtic legend.
- Arturo has consistently ranked among the top 1,000 male names in the United States since 1880.