Holding steady.
Popularity of Auther since 1880
Babies named Auther per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Auther's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 61 |
| 1890s | 43 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 301 |
| 1920s | 560 |
| 1930s | 490 |
| 1940s | 400 |
| 1950s | 239 |
| 1960s | 109 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Auther is a variant spelling of Arthur that saw modest use in the early 1900s, with its peak year recorded in 1906. Despite this peak, the name never entered the top 1000 rankings in any year, indicating it was always a rare choice. The trajectory of Auther's popularity has been stable and low, with no significant revival in later decades. The name likely appealed to parents seeking an unusual spelling of a classic, legendary name. Today, it is almost never given to newborns, making it a true rarity. Without any recorded use in top states, Auther remains a footnote in the history of Arthurian names.
Auther is a 19th-century variant spelling of Arthur, a name of debated etymology. The most widely accepted theory derives Arthur from the Roman nomen Artorius, itself possibly of Etruscan origin. Others suggest a Celtic root meaning 'bear', from artos. The name gained legendary status through the medieval tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, though the spelling Auther is a minor variant that saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Art, Arty
Sibling names for Auther
Names that share Auther's style, for a brother or sister.
