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Autumn

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Pronounced AW-tum /ˈɔː.təm/High

Meaning: The fall season; harvest time — from Latin autumnusHigh

In 30 seconds: A radiant Latin nature name meaning simply 'autumn' — the season of harvest. It evokes warmth, color, and change, and has been a popular American girls' name since the 1970s.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningThe fall season; harvest time — from Latin autumnus
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 120,271

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819102017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Autumn comes directly from the Latin autumnus, the name for the fall season. As a given name it belongs to the 20th-century American tradition of using season, nature, and month names for girls.

Autumn began rising in the United States in the 1970s and climbed into the top 100 girls' names in the 1990s. It has remained a steady presence, often chosen for girls born in fall months.

Did you know? The word autumn came to English through Old French from Latin autumnus; speakers in the U.S. generally prefer 'fall' for the season but the name Autumn remains a top choice.

Variations

AutumneAutum

Nicknames

AutAutie

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If you like Autumn…

Summer— fellow season name with the same warm, nature-calendar feel
June— month/nature name with the same breezy simplicity
Willow— nature name with the same gentle, evocative warmth

Frequently Asked

What does the name Autumn mean?

Autumn comes from the Latin autumnus and means simply 'the fall season' or 'harvest time.'

How do you pronounce Autumn?

It is said AW-tum /ˈɔː.təm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Autumn a boy or girl name?

Autumn is used almost exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Autumn?

Autumn has been in the U.S. top 100 girls' names since the 1990s and remains consistently popular.