Is Macarthur a boy's or girl's name?

Macarthur is primarily a boy's name.

When was Macarthur most popular?

Macarthur reached its peak popularity in 1942 with 142 births that year. It is currently ranked #10488 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Macarthur?

Macarthur is currently ranked #10488 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,285 babies since 1941.

Macarthur

A Scottish Gaelic name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's nameScottish GaelicDeclining Also a pet name

#10488▼ 1063in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Macarthur is a boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the Scottish surname meaning 'son of Arthur,' where Arthur derives from the Celtic artorius meaning 'bear-man' or 'stone.' General Douglas MacArthur, the legendary World War II commander, gave this name an enduring American military heritage.

Strong and historically resonant, Macarthur carries the weight of both Arthurian legend and modern military history — a name of command, duty, and unwavering resolve.

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Popularity Over Time

Macarthur was #8621 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10488, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Macarthur
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	51	#8387	▼
2010s	129	#6258	▲
2000s	98	#7635	▼
1990s	110	#5663	—
1980s	110	#4379	▼
1970s	151	#2716	▲
1960s	148	#2255	▲
1950s	131	#2560	▼
1940s	357	#1618	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(83 years, 1941–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Macarthur
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#10488	-1 (-12.5%)
2023	8	#9425	-1 (-11.1%)
2022	9	#8719	-1 (-10.0%)
2021	10	#7926	-7 (-41.2%)
2020	17	#5376	+4 (30.8%)
2019	13	#6647	-4 (-23.5%)
2018	17	#5450	-1 (-5.6%)
2017	18	#5220	+4 (28.6%)
2016	14	#6218	0
2015	14	#6172	0
2014	14	#6188	-4 (-22.2%)
2012	18	#5173	+8 (80.0%)
2011	10	#7864	-1 (-9.1%)
2010	11	#7393	-1 (-8.3%)
2009	12	#7080	+3 (33.3%)
2008	9	#8744	-4 (-30.8%)
2007	13	#6486	+1 (8.3%)
2006	12	#6738	+5 (71.4%)
2005	7	#9749	-1 (-12.5%)
2004	8	#8621	-2 (-20.0%)