Mcauthur
A boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 17 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 17 babies have been named Mcauthur in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Mcauthur is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Mcauthur is a variant spelling of MacArthur — a Scottish Gaelic surname meaning son of Arthur, from Mac (son of) and Arthur (possibly from Celtic artos, bear, or Latin Artorius). General Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) brought the surname international recognition. The compressed spelling Mcauthur reflects American phonetic simplification.
Mcauthur carries the historical weight of one of America's most prominent military surnames while functioning as a given name. It suits parents who admire the MacArthur legacy and want to honor that heritage in the most direct way — using the surname itself as a first name in a slightly simplified spelling.
EtymologyShow more
Mcauthur first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1942. Arriving in the 1940s, Mcauthur appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Scottish Gaelic classification suggests a path from scottish gaelic 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
Mcauthur has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1942.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | #4455 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 12 | #3494 | — |
The Story of Mcauthur
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1942, Mcauthur is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Mcauthur are most likely born between 1942 and 1952.
How rare is Mcauthur?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mcauthur is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1942, peaked in the 1940s with 12 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1942–1961)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 | #4455 |
| 1943 | 5 | #3871 |
| 1942 | 7 | #3116 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1942–1961