Arturo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Arturo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Arturo?
Arturo is spelled A-R-T-U-R-O. The name has 6 letters.
Arturo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Arturo is commonly understood as a form of Arthur, which may derive from the Celtic elements “artos,” meaning “bear”, and “viros,” meaning…
- Origin
- Arturo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Arthur, a name with roots potentially in Celtic languages and medieval legend.
- Pronunciation
- ar-TOO-ro · 3 syllables
Arturo Popularity in 2025
Rank#627
Recorded Births446
- Boys usage fell 49 places to #627 and recorded 47 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Arturo Mean?
Arturo is commonly understood as a form of Arthur, which may derive from the Celtic elements “artos,” meaning “bear”, and “viros,” meaning “man” or “hero.”
Origin: Arturo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Arthur, a name with roots potentially in Celtic languages and medieval legend.
How Do You Pronounce Arturo?
Pronunciationar-TOO-ro
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Arturo?
- History
- The name Arturo has been used in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions for centuries, reflecting the influence of Arthurian legends in various European cultures.
Arturo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 446 | #627 |
| 2024 | Boys | 493 | #578 |
| 2023 | Boys | 451 | #623 |
| 2022 | Boys | 505 | #579 |
| 2021 | Boys | 431 | #639 |
| 2020 | Boys | 476 | #583 |
| 2019 | Boys | 453 | #604 |
| 2018 | Boys | 447 | #605 |
| 2017 | Boys | 478 | #568 |
| 2016 | Boys | 543 | #537 |
| 2015 | Boys | 557 | #516 |
| 2014 | Boys | 539 | #519 |
| 2013 | Boys | 527 | #508 |
| 2012 | Boys | 589 | #462 |
| 2011 | Boys | 632 | #431 |
| 2010 | Boys | 656 | #422 |
| 2009 | Boys | 798 | #381 |
| 2008 | Boys | 900 | #351 |
| 2007 | Boys | 972 | #328 |
| 2006 | Boys | 991 | #323 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,093 | #300 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,014 | #309 |
| 2003 | Boys | 986 | #303 |
| 2002 | Boys | 1,032 | #288 |
When Was Arturo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Boys
1,093 recorded births
National rank #300
1992 · Boys
1,066 recorded births
National rank #268
2001 · Boys
1,058 recorded births
National rank #284
1996 · Boys
1,058 recorded births
National rank #265
Where Arturo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #303 | 124 |
| NM | #311 | 6 |
| CA | #340 | 104 |
| OR | #351 | 11 |
| AZ | #376 | 20 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| ID | #435 | 5 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |