boy's name
Authur
AW-ther (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,192
Authur is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1951, when 56 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Authur Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 37 |
| 1900s | 54 |
| 1910s | 202 |
| 1920s | 304 |
| 1930s | 315 |
| 1940s | 376 |
| 1950s | 410 |
| 1960s | 175 |
| 1970s | 126 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 7 |
How Popular Is Authur?
In 2006, Authur was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Authur
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Authur Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Authur over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Authur
- English AW-ther
Sibling Names for Authur
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Authur — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Authur
How popular is the name Authur?
In 2006, Authur was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Authur a girl's or a boy's name?
Authur is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Authur?
Authur has 2 syllables.
When was Authur most popular?
Authur peaked in 1951, when 56 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.