Macarthur
Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AHRTH-er ]
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Macarthur first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 928 babies have been named Macarthur in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macarthur is past its peak , currently ranked #13,446 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,446
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Macarthur
Macarthur is a boy name .
Macarthur is currently ranked #13,446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macarthur include Mac, Maca, Macay, Macaie, Macar, Macary, Macarie, Hur, Hury, Hurie, Thur, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Macarthur include Macallan, Macario . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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