Mcauthor
A Scottish surname derived from a patronymic meaning "son of Arthur".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Mcauthor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mcauthor today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mcauthor births was 1942 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mcauthor. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Mcauthor is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Mcauthors were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mcauthor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1942
8 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1943 SSA rank
#3,870
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Mcauthor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mcauthor by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mcauthor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mcauthor
The name Mcauthor has its roots in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Gaelic people of Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to have originated around the 5th century AD, during the height of the Celtic cultural influence in those regions.
The name is a combination of the Gaelic prefix "Mc" meaning "son of" and the word "author," which likely referred to a writer or storyteller. In the Celtic tradition, authors and poets were highly revered, and their works played a crucial role in preserving the oral history and cultural heritage of their communities.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mcauthor can be found in the ancient Irish epic "The Cattle Raid of Cooley," which dates back to the 8th century AD. In this epic tale, a character named Mcauthor is mentioned as a renowned bard and storyteller who accompanied the legendary hero Cú Chulainn on his adventures.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mcauthor. In the 12th century, Mcauthor the Scribe was a renowned Irish monk who was responsible for transcribing and preserving numerous ancient manuscripts and historical records. His work was instrumental in keeping the rich literary traditions of the Celts alive during a time of cultural upheaval.
Another prominent figure bearing the name was Mcauthor the Wise, a 14th-century Scottish philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on topics ranging from metaphysics to natural sciences. His works were widely studied and influential throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, Mcauthor O'Neill was a celebrated Irish poet and playwright whose works were significant in shaping the literary landscape of his time. His plays and poems explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion, and his works continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Mcauthor Stevenson was a renowned Scottish author and poet who is best known for his classic works such as "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." His contributions to the literary world have left an indelible mark, and his works continue to be widely read and appreciated to this day.
These are just a few examples of the many notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Mcauthor, a name that carries with it a rich cultural heritage and a deep connection to the art of storytelling and literary expression.
People
Mcauthor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mcauthor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mcauthor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mcauthor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mcauthor going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Mcauthor a common name?
We classify Mcauthor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mcauthor most popular?
The single biggest year for Mcauthor was 1942, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mcauthor is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mcauthor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mcauthor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mcauthor in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mcauthor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mcauthor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mcauthor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Mcauthor?
Find out how many Americans are named Mcauthor on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.