The name Auther is of English origin and it means "noble" or "strong". It is a variant spelling of the name "Authur", which was derived from the Old German name "Audo" meaning "wealth" or "noble". The name Auther has been used in England since medieval times, but it is not as common as some other names with the same meaning such as Albert or Arnold.
The name Auther is thought to have been brought to England by Germanic settlers during the Anglo-Saxon period. It was also used in Scotland and Ireland, where it may have been introduced by English or Scottish settlers.
There are no notable historical figures named Auther, but the name has been used in literature and popular culture. In the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, there is a character named Auther Waddleworth who is a teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The name Auther has a rich history of usage in the United States, with its popularity ebbing and flowing over time. In the late 19th century, there was a gradual increase in the number of births registered as Auther, starting from just 6 births in 1880 to reaching a peak of 14 births in 1906.
The early 20th century saw a significant rise in popularity for the name Auther, with the highest number of births recorded at 54 in 1920. This trend continued throughout the 1920s and into the early 1930s, with an average of around 50 births per year.
However, the mid-20th century marked a decline in popularity for Auther. By the 1950s, there were only around 20 births registered each year on average. This trend continued into the 1960s and 1970s, with the number of births dropping further to single digits.
Despite this decline, the name Auther has remained in use throughout recent decades. Since the 1980s, there have been sporadic years where more than five births were registered as Auther, including peaks of 10 births in 1986 and 7 births in both 1987 and 1989.
In total, over the period from 1880 to 1989, there have been 2349 births registered as Auther in the United States. This demonstrates that while the popularity of the name has fluctuated significantly over time, it has maintained a consistent presence throughout American history.