Boy nameCurrently #10,488 in the USFalling
Macarthur
//məˈkɑɹθɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19429 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Macarthur's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Macarthur's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Macarthur |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 142 |
| 1943 | 60 |
| 1944 | 38 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Macarthur through the decades
- Macarthur peaked in 1942, when 142 babies were named Macarthur in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Macarthur has risen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Macarthur currently ranks #10,488 in the US and is cooling off.