Macarthur
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Macarthur
Macarthur as a feminine given name is quite unusual, as it's traditionally a Scottish surname meaning "son of Arthur." The name gained prominence through historical figures like General Douglas MacArthur. While uncommon as a first name for girls, it follows the trend of using surnames as given names, similar to Madison or Kennedy. The masculine associations make it a bold, unexpected choice for a girl, perhaps appealing to parents seeking a strong, distinctive name. Mac or Artie could serve as natural nicknames. The name carries connotations of strength, leadership, and military heritage, creating an impression of resilience and authority.
Macarthur for boys#11489 US
The Mc and Mac surnames are asserting themselves as first names and this is among the most usable. MacArthur or McArthur makes a perfect honorific for an ancestral Arthur and leads directly to the nicknames Mac or Art
Pronounced mak-AHR-ther.
As of October 2026, Macarthur ranked #11489 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #513 in 1942.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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