Holding steady.
Popularity of Author since 1880
Babies named Author per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1933, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Author's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 49 |
| 1890s | 39 |
| 1900s | 67 |
| 1910s | 222 |
| 1920s | 452 |
| 1930s | 428 |
| 1940s | 394 |
| 1950s | 286 |
| 1960s | 122 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Author is a rare and unusual given name that has appeared sporadically in U.S. birth records since 1880. Its peak year was 1883, but even then it never approached widespread use. In the most recent year of data, 2025, there were no recorded births, and the one-in-N ratio is unavailable due to the small sample size. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never gaining traction. Author is typically used for boys, and its top state data is empty, reflecting its scattered usage. Parents drawn to this name may appreciate its literary association, though it remains an uncommon choice.
The name Author is a rare English given name that likely appeared in the 19th century, possibly as a transferred use of the surname or directly from the word 'author,' meaning a writer or creator. It may also be a variant of Arthur, which is of uncertain Celtic origin. The name has seen very limited use, with peak recorded usage in the 1880s but never reaching significant popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Auth, Thor
Variants: Arthur
Sibling names for Author
Names that share Author's style, for a brother or sister.
