Aurther
A boy's name of Celtic origin with 284 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 284 Americans have ever been named Aurther. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and peaked modestly at 15 births in 1932 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Aurther is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aurther is a boy's baby name of Celtic origin, a phonetic variant spelling of Arthur, from the Celtic meaning 'bear' or 'bear king.' King Arthur of Camelot — the legendary British sovereign who established the Round Table and embodied chivalric ideals — made this one of the great names of Western mythology.
The Aurther spelling captures a common regional American pronunciation — the same legendary heritage of Camelot and chivalry, just rendered more phonetically.
EtymologyShow more
Aurther first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1912. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Celtic classification suggests a path from celtic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aurther has 41+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 47 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 54 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 68 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 64 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 31 | — |
The Story of Aurther
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1932, Aurther is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Aurther are most likely born between 1922 and 1942.
How rare is Aurther?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aurther is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, peaked in the 1930s with 68 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Aurther by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(41 years, 1912–1989)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | #8000 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4777 |
| 1963 | 5 | #4078 |
| 1961 | 5 | #4107 |
| 1959 | 6 | #3642 |
| 1957 | 6 | #3583 |
| 1956 | 7 | #3237 |
| 1955 | 5 | #3921 |
| 1953 | 5 | #3838 |
| 1952 | 5 | #3778 |
| 1951 | 6 | #3386 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3048 |
| 1949 | 5 | #3720 |
| 1948 | 7 | #3023 |
| 1947 | 5 | #3760 |
| 1946 | 9 | #2545 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2578 |
| 1944 | 8 | #2644 |
| 1943 | 7 | #2985 |
| 1941 | 5 | #3541 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–1989