Author comes from the English / American Variant tradition, meaning Bear; possibly a transcription variant.
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How popular is Author?
1933peak year
At its height in 1933, Author reached #799 nationally — 59 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1930s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Author is a rare name in U.S. records. In all, around 2,173 babies have been registered as Author since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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