Author

Boy name

Author has been given to 2,173 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1933.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,173

Peak year

1933 (59 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Author.

2,190 babies since 1914

2,122 babies since 1880

2,226 babies since 1901

2,232 babies since 1909

2,251 babies since 1880

2,073 babies since 1897

2,310 babies since 1882

2,033 babies since 1880

How popular is the name Author?

Author has been given to 2,173 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Author peak?

Author peaked in 1933, when 59 babies were given the name.

Is Author a girl or boy name?

Author is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Author are boys).

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