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Origin(s)
PronunciationAW-thur / /ˈɔːθər/English; Latin
Meaning
English: one who composes literary works; Latin: author, creator
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Author is derived from the Latin word 'auctor', meaning creator or originator. It has been used in English-speaking cultures primarily as a title rather than a personal name. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a given name, reflecting a creative or literary aspiration.
Trend Summary
The name Author has seen a gradual increase in usage as a given name in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Author was first seen in the United States in 1880. Author has ranked as high as #803 nationally, which occurred in 1933, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Author has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Author (1959)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 33 |
| 1917 | 26 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1920 | 42 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 54 |
| 1923 | 46 |
| 1924 | 43 |
| 1925 | 38 |
| 1926 | 49 |
| 1927 | 45 |
| 1928 | 49 |
| 1929 | 45 |
| 1930 | 51 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1932 | 42 |
| 1933 | 59 |
| 1934 | 29 |
| 1935 | 37 |
| 1936 | 42 |
| 1937 | 50 |
| 1938 | 40 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 46 |
| 1941 | 36 |
| 1942 | 45 |
| 1943 | 45 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1946 | 46 |
| 1947 | 35 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 39 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |