Arthur, derived from the Germanic elements 'ari' meaning 'eagle' and 'thuoz' meaning 'bear', signifies strength and valor. Originating among the Anglo-Saxons, it was popularized during medieval times due to King Arthur of legend. It regained prominence in the 19th century with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, being ranked among the top 500 names in several English-speaking countries today.
"The name Arthur saw a consistent popularity with five births each in 1973, 1984, and 1987, totaling fifteen babies named Arthur during these years."