Arturo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arturo has its roots in the Latin name Artorius, which is likely derived from an ancient Celtic name meaning 'bear'. The name evolved through various forms in different languages, with notable variants including Arthur and Artur. It is associated with traits of strength and creativity, and does not have a specific biblical relevance. Arturo has seen a rise in popularity since the Middle Ages and continues to be a favored choice in modern times.
The name Arturo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Arturo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Arturo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 657th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 451st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 324th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 270th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 333rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 574th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8908th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8802nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Arturo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arturo"
Pronunciation
/ɑːrˈtʊəroʊ/
Origin
Italian/Spanish
Etymology
Arturo is derived from the Latin name 'Artorius', which is thought to have originated from an ancient Celtic name.
Meaning
Bear
Language Evolution
Artorius (Latin), Arturo (Italian/Spanish), Arthur (English)
Historical Usage
Arturo gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain, during the Middle Ages and remains a popular name today.
Variants & Derivatives
Arthur, Artur, Artie
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Arturo is perceived as strong and traditional, often associated with creativity and artistic traits.
Famous People
Arturo Toscanini (conductor), Arturo Pérez-Reverte (author), Arturo Vidal (footballer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arturo"
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 "Arturo"
"Arturo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 657th of 7545 | 1,475 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 451st of 6773 | 3,060 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 360th of 7552 | 7,831 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 324th of 10718 | 9,326 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 270th of 16616 | 14,267 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 333rd of 24088 | 14,761 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 574th of 23106 | 5,899 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9454th of 12526 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8908th of 19264 | 60 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8802nd of 27321 | 119 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Arturo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
19.91% 471st/2366 |
21.54% 246th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.84% 956th/1546 |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
13.85% 326th/2353 |
16.55% 256th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
26.94% 600th/2227 |
25.19% 612th/2430 |
10.45% 298th/2853 |
9.84% 273rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.81% 523rd/2937 |
15.91% 554th/3483 |
8.87% 312th/3518 |
4.85% 196th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.81% 509th/3685 |
14.50% 649th/4475 |
6.28% 326th/5194 |
2.55% 161st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.35% 520th/4582 |
14.81% 765th/5164 |
4.77% 349th/7313 |
2.89% 216th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.25% 966th/3984 |
22.80% 1023rd/4487 |
8.47% 578th/6822 |
5.90% 370th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arturo" 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) |
- | - | - |
73.54% 2974th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
52.62% 3324th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arturo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arturo" 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.