Author
boy nameAuthor entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #556 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#556
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #764 |
| 1890s | #834 |
| 1900s | #985 |
| 1910s | #1242 |
| 1920s | #1043 |
| 1930s | #999 |
| 1940s | #1090 |
| 1950s | #1488 |
| 1960s | #2494 |
| 1970s | #4199 |
| 1980s | #6043 |
| 1990s | #6572 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Author are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Author alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Author in 2025?
- Author is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Author most popular?
- Author peaked in 1883, reaching #556 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Author with classmates?
- Author will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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