Macarthur
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Arthur
- Origin
- Scottish
Macarthur Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,285 baby boys have been named Macarthur. The name peaked in 1942 with 142 US births that year (rank #513). In 2024, ranked #10488 nationally — 9,975 places below its 1942 peak.
Top States for Macarthur
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Macarthur births are: Mississippi (35), Alabama (23), Tennessee (17).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Macarthur
If you like Macarthur's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
9-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Macarthur's exact length and starting letter: Macadhamh, Macalpine, Macandrew, Macauslan, Maccallum.
Quick Facts About Macarthur
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Compare Macarthur to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Macarthur against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).