Arthur Steen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arthur Steen — bear king
503K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arthur Steen is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Arthur is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal. The surname Steen: Steen is a surname of Danish origin. Cassandra Steen (born 1980), German singer and frontwoman of Glashaus David Steen (photographer) (1936–2015), English photographer and author David Steen (actor) (born 1954), American actor, playwright, and writer Jan Steen (1626–1679), Dutch painter Jessica Steen (born 1965), Canadian actress Joakim With Steen, Norwegian music producer Knut Steen (1924–2011), Norwegian sculptor Marguerite Steen (1894–1975), British writer Peter Steen (1936–2013), Danish film actor Paprika Steen (born 1964), Danish actress and director Steve Steen (born 1954), British actor. Arthur is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 503K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arthur reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arthur

Meaning: bear king

Celtic

Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal.

Surname: Steen

English

Steen is a surname of Danish origin. Cassandra Steen (born 1980), German singer and frontwoman of Glashaus David Steen (photographer) (1936–2015), English photographer and author David Steen (actor) (born 1954), American actor, playwright, and writer Jan Steen (1626–1679), Dutch painter Jessica Steen (born 1965), Canadian actress Joakim With Steen, Norwegian music producer Knut Steen (1924–2011), Norwegian sculptor Marguerite Steen (1894–1975), British writer Peter Steen (1936–2013), Danish film actor Paprika Steen (born 1964), Danish actress and director Steve Steen (born 1954), British actor.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arthur is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arthur by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arthur Steen:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arthur?
The first name Arthur originates from Celtic. Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal.
When was Arthur most popular?
The name Arthur reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Steen?
The surname Steen originates from English. Steen is a surname of Danish origin. Cassandra Steen (born 1980), German singer and frontwoman of Glashaus David Steen (photographer) (1936–2015), English photographer and author David Steen (actor) (born 1954), American actor, playwright, and writer Jan Steen (1626–1679), Dutch painter Jessica Steen (born 1965), Canadian actress Joakim With Steen, Norwegian music producer Knut Steen (1924–2011), Norwegian sculptor Marguerite Steen (1894–1975), British writer Peter Steen (1936–2013), Danish film actor Paprika Steen (born 1964), Danish actress and director Steve Steen (born 1954), British actor.
What are the origins of the name Arthur Steen?
The name Arthur Steen combines two different traditions: the first name Arthur has Celtic roots, while the surname Steen originates from English.
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