Arther Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arther has its roots in Welsh and is derived from the legendary King Arthur, meaning 'bear' or 'noble'. It evolved from Latin and Breton forms before becoming popular in English. The name carries traits of strength and nobility and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the medieval period and continues to be well-regarded today.
The name Arther is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arther has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arther' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 575th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 625th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1261st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2877th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7020th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18083rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6372nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Arther' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arther"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrθər/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Arther is believed to derive from the Welsh name 'Arthur,' which is often associated with the legendary King Arthur. The name possibly means 'bear' or 'noble'.
Meaning
bear, noble
Language Evolution
Artorius (Latin), Arthurus (Old Breton), Arthur (Middle Welsh), Arther (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the medieval period, largely due to the legends surrounding King Arthur and the Round Table, and it has remained a common name throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Arthur, Art, Artie
Modern Popularity & Image
Arther is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with nobility and heroism due to its connections with Arthurian legends.
Famous People
Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Miller, Arthur Ashe
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arther"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arther"
"Arther" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 575th of 7545 | 1,896 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 625th of 6773 | 1,720 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1261st of 7552 | 707 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2877th of 10718 | 195 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7020th of 16616 | 77 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18083rd of 23106 | 15 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7086th of 9107 | 16 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6372nd of 9204 | 25 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Arther" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
- |
16.48% 390th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.27% 1040th/1546 |
- |
17.98% 423rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
34.03% 971st/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arther" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arther"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arther" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.