Authur Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Authur is a name with Celtic origins, meaning 'bear'. It has evolved through various historical forms, maintaining a strong connection to legendary figures. The name conveys traits of bravery and leadership, with no direct biblical relevance. It has enjoyed popularity since the medieval period and continues to be favored in modern times.
The name Authur is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent 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. From 2020-2022, Authur has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Authur' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1288th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1204th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1312th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2713th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5085th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19137th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Authur' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Authur"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːθər/
Origin
Celtic
Etymology
The name Authur is derived from the Celtic elements 'arto-' meaning 'bear' and '-ur' which is a suffix indicating a person. It is often linked to the legendary King Arthur of Britain.
Meaning
bear
Language Evolution
Artur, Arthurus, Arthur
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly associated with the legendary King Arthur, and has remained a popular name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Arthur, Art, Artie
Modern Popularity & Image
Authur is viewed as a classic and noble name, often associated with bravery and leadership due to its historical connections.
Famous People
Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Miller, Arthur Ashe
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Authur"
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 "Authur"
"Authur" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1288th of 7545 | 503 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1204th of 6773 | 591 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1312th of 7552 | 659 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2713th of 10718 | 214 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5085th of 16616 | 140 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19137th of 24088 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Authur" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
50.13% 1186th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
42.58% 1002nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
33.47% 955th/2853 |
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| 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 "Authur" 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 "Authur"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Authur" 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.