Authur
Authur is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Bear, noble, or bear-man (as a variant of Arthur).
Origin and history
Authur is a variant spelling of Arthur, a classic name of Celtic origin thought to mean bear-man or noble. Historically used in the United States, it has dropped off the charts in recent years as parents generally prefer the standard spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,192 babies in the United States have been named Authur since 1880. It ranks #2759 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (24 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- AL (16.6 %)
- MS (12.7 %)
- NC (11.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 37 |
| 1900-1910 | 54 |
| 1910-1920 | 202 |
| 1920-1930 | 304 |
| 1930-1940 | 315 |
| 1940-1950 | 376 |
| 1950-1960 | 410 |
| 1960-1970 | 175 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Art, Artie
Fun facts
- Authur originated primarily as an alternative phonetically influenced spelling of the traditional name Arthur.
- While rare today, Authur saw its peak U.S. usage in the early to mid-20th century.