Arturo

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Arturo

Gender: Masculine
Language: Spanish, Italian, Latin
Etymology:
Arturo is the Spanish form of Arthur, a very famous name with a very unclear origin. One theory states that Arthur is a form of an old Roman name, Artorius. Another claims it comes from a Celtic name, Artair, which meant “bear” or “Strong as a Bear.” Or it could be from the Germanic name which meant “Eagle Thor” from “arth” (eagle) and Thor, the gold of Thunder (Arth-Thor).

History:
Arturo was not really present in the United States until the late 19th century. It was introduced by Italian and Spanish speaking immigrants and their children.
Please see Arthur for additional information.

Pronunciation: art-oor-oh.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957)
Italian conductor.
Arturo Martini (1889-1947)
Italian sculptor.
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (1920-1995)
Italian pianist.

Political Figures:
Arturo Alessandri Palma (1868-1950)
Chilean president.
Arturo Frondizi (1908-1995)
Argentine politician.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.043 % named Arturo

Popularity of Arturo:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 660th most popular.
1910-1920: 626th most popular.
1920-1930: 451st most popular.
1930-1940: 422nd most popular.
1940-1950: 423rd most popular.
1950-1960: 341st most popular.
1960-1970: 332nd most popular.
1970-1980: 326th most popular.
1980-1990: 281st most popular.
1990: 240th most popular.
1991: 247th most popular.
1992: 241st most popular.
1993: 255th most popular.
1994: 265th most popular.
1995: 264th most popular.
1996: 264th most popular.
1997: 279th most popular.
1998: 288th most popular.
1999: 289th most popular.
2000: 289th most popular.
2001: 287th most popular.
2002: 290th most popular.
2003: 302nd most popular.