NAME PROFILE
Author
An author is a person who creates and produces written content, such as books, articles, or other literary works. Authors often explore themes, characters, and narratives that resonate with readers, making their work a vital part of cultural and intellectual discourse.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,173 |
| Gender | Male (35% / 65%) |
| Peak year | 1933 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1968 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 25%GA — 25%AL — 22%MS — 17%NC — 11%
Notable People
George Orwell (Author, *1984*) · J.K. Rowling (Author, *Harry Potter* series) · Jane Austen (Author, *Pride and Prejudice*) · Charles Dickens (Author, *A Tale of Two Cities*) · Virginia Woolf (Author, *Mrs. Dalloway*)
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