Autum

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Pronounced AW-tum /ˈɔ.təm/High

Meaning: A spelling of Autumn — from the Latin autumnus, 'the autumn/fall season'; a season/word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: The autumn season; fall: Autum spells Autumn. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Autumn — from the Latin autumnus, 'the autumn/fall season'; a season/word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9609 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,299

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Autum is a spelling of Autumn — from the Latin autumnus, 'the autumn/fall season'; a season/word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'AW-tum').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Autumn. Rare in this form, the-autumn-season at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Autumn comes from the Latin autumnus, 'the autumn/fall season' — Autum is a spelling, a crisp season-name (we note the word; said 'AW-tum').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Autumn — season/word-name

Variations

AutumnAutymAutumne

Nicknames

Auti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Autum mean?

Autum spells Autumn — Latin 'the autumn/fall season'. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Autum?

It's said AW-tum /ˈɔ.təm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Autum a boy or girl name?

Autum is a girl's name.

How popular is Autum?

Autum is a very rare spelling in the U.S.