Macarthur

Boy name

Macarthur has been given to 1,291 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It peaked in 1942.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,291

Peak year

1942 (142 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1941

10-year trend

▼ -57%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Macarthur — alternate spellings parents actually use.

2,275 babies since 1912

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Macarthur.

1,303 babies since 1900

1,275 babies since 1905

1,268 babies since 1917

1,260 babies since 1904

1,198 babies since 1911

1,174 babies since 1919

1,412 babies since 1914

1,122 babies since 1912

How popular is the name Macarthur?

Macarthur has been given to 1,291 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Macarthur peak?

Macarthur peaked in 1942, when 142 babies were given the name.

Is Macarthur a girl or boy name?

Macarthur is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Macarthur are boys).

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