Arturo
How to say it: ar-TOO-roh · /ɑrˈturoʊ/
Italian and Spanish form of Arthur, likely from Celtic 'artos' (bear). Widely used across Latin cultures.
Arturo was the 594th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 446 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #587 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #594 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 446 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,433 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #587 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity gathered around Arturo in the 1990s before fading. Currently well under that high, it appears poised to climb again in the next few years.
What goes with it
Rounded and rolling with both soft and crisp notes, Arturo feels strong and travels well. Alberto shares its style.
Parents who love Arturo also love
Nicknames
- Art
- Turo
Honouring a Arturo in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arturo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Spanish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Arturo
- Arturo Vidal (born 1987)Chilean association football player
- Arturo Pérez-Reverte (born 1951)Spanish writer and journalist
- Arturo Toscanini (1867–1957)Italian conductor
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