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Artur

Boy name · 78 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Artur: 78 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 2018.

Artur is a variant of Arthur, a name with Celtic origins most likely derived from the Welsh *arth* meaning "bear," though it may also trace back to the Roman family name Artorius. Best known through the legendary King Arthur, the once and future king of British folklore, the name also belongs to the Polish-born writer Artur (often Arthur) Conan Doyle and the Portuguese footballer Artur (Arthur) Melo. While no

Boy 14 of 52 years

Peak year
201811 babies
Latest (2025)
#6474 babies
Total births
78since 2006
5-year trend
▼ 13%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2018 · 11
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).