Arbutus, derived from the Latin word 'arbuteus', refers to the arbutus tree, also known as the strawberry tree. This name is of Latin origin and was popular during the Victorian era. It's a unisex name, though more commonly associated with females in English-speaking countries.
"The name Arbutus had a fluctuating popularity between 1925 and 1932, with birth counts ranging from 5 to 7 over the period, culminating in a total of 17 births."