Autumn Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Autumn is part of a trend of nature-inspired names, similar to names like Summer, Winter, and Spring.

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A Deep Dive

Autumn Overview

Meaning

Fall, season of harvest

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “autumnus,” referring to the fall season.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːtəm/

Popularity

Autumn is popular in English-speaking countries and has been steadily increasing in use. Ranked 66th most popular name in USA in 2022.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Popular, Nature-inspired, Seasonal

Associated Traits

Warm, reflective, and serene
A Deep Dive

Autumn Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Autum, Autumnn, Awtumn, Autymn

Common Nicknames

Auttie, Autty, Tum, Tum Tum, Tumny

Diminutives

Auttie, Auty, Tumny, Tumy

Famous People

  • Autumn Reeser
    (American Actress)
  • Autumn de Wilde
    (American Director)
  • Autumn Phillips
    (Canadian-born Royal Family Member)
  • Autumn Burke
    (American Politician)
  • Autumn Rowe
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Autumn Hurlbert
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Autumn in New York
    (Film)
  • Autumn Leaves
    (Film)
  • Autumn Sonata
    (Film)
  • Autumn's Concerto
    (TV Series)
  • Autumn's Tale
    (Film)
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
    (Film)
  • Autumn
    (Book)
  • Autumn's Blood
    (Film)

Places

  • Autumn
    (West Virginia, USA)
  • Autumn Ridge
    (Maryland, USA)
  • Autumn Chase
    (Texas, USA)
  • Autumn Park
    (North Carolina, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Autumn?

The meaning of Autumn is “fall” or “season of harvest.” It reflects the time of year when leaves change color and the harvest season begins. Autumn are often associated with warmth and beauty

What Is the Origin of The Name Autumn?

Autumn is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word “autumnus,” meaning autumn or fall. The name has been adopted into English through Old French (“autompne”) and Middle English (“autumpne”).

Autumn Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Autumn in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#662021#712022#752023
Top 3 Rankings#642013#652016#662021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Autumn

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202375
(-4 from 2022)
3001
(-231 from 2022)
0.17156
202271
(-5 from 2021)
3232
(-260 from 2021)
0.18025
202166
(+16 from 2020)
3492
(+354 from 2020)
0.19491
202082
No change from 2019
3138
(-140 from 2019)
0.17752
201982
(-5 from 2018)
3278
(-222 from 2018)
0.17865
201877
(-2 from 2017)
3500
(-107 from 2017)
0.18821
201775
(-10 from 2016)
3607
(-438 from 2016)
0.19093
201665
(+4 from 2015)
4045
(-78 from 2015)
0.20895
201569
(+2 from 2014)
4123
(+45 from 2014)
0.21134
201471
(-7 from 2013)
4078
(+114 from 2013)
0.20845
201364
(+4 from 2012)
3964
(+181 from 2012)
0.20564
201268
(+1 from 2011)
3783
(+16 from 2011)
0.19505
201169
(+12 from 2010)
3767
(+242 from 2010)
0.19441
201081
No change from 2009
3525
(-190 from 2009)
0.17978
200981
(+7 from 2008)
3715
(+48 from 2008)
0.18345
200888
(+2 from 2007)
3667
(-50 from 2007)
0.17606
200790
(+5 from 2006)
3717
(+136 from 2006)
0.17562
200695
(-5 from 2005)
3581
(-22 from 2005)
0.17130
200590
(-8 from 2004)
3603
(-265 from 2004)
0.17753
200482
(-7 from 2003)
3868
(-190 from 2003)
0.19169
200375
(-2 from 2002)
4058
(-46 from 2002)
0.20225
200273
(-1 from 2001)
4104
(-87 from 2001)
0.20780
200172
(+5 from 2000)
4191
(+164 from 2000)
0.21157
200077
No change from 1999
4027
(-101 from 1999)
0.20178
199977
No change from 1998
4128
(-80 from 1998)
0.21204
199877
(+14 from 1997)
4208
(+468 from 1997)
0.21707
199791
(+13 from 1996)
3740
(+630 from 1996)
0.19589
1996104
(+6 from 1995)
3110
(+130 from 1995)
0.16221
1995110
(+7 from 1994)
2980
(+261 from 1994)
0.15508
1994117
(+32 from 1993)
2719
(+633 from 1993)
0.13948
1993149
(+21 from 1992)
2086
(+303 from 1992)
0.10581
1992170
(+1 from 1991)
1783
(+35 from 1991)
0.08894
1991171
(+6 from 1990)
1748
(+96 from 1990)
0.08596
1990177
(+11 from 1989)
1652
(+170 from 1989)
0.08041
1989188
(-19 from 1988)
1482
(-185 from 1988)
0.07439
1988169
(+24 from 1987)
1667
(+226 from 1987)
0.08668
1987193
(+38 from 1986)
1441
(+319 from 1986)
0.07689
1986231
(-21 from 1985)
1122
(-99 from 1985)
0.06080
1985210
(+10 from 1984)
1221
(+34 from 1984)
0.06613
1984220
(-15 from 1983)
1187
(-67 from 1983)
0.06582
1983205
(-12 from 1982)
1254
(-173 from 1982)
0.07007
1982193
(-9 from 1981)
1427
(-68 from 1981)
0.07865
1981184
(-4 from 1980)
1495
(-35 from 1980)
0.08359
1980180
No change from 1979
1530
(+32 from 1979)
0.08592
1979180
(+20 from 1978)
1498
(+190 from 1978)
0.08693
1978200
(+28 from 1977)
1308
(+216 from 1977)
0.07957
1977228
(+28 from 1976)
1092
(+162 from 1976)
0.06638
1976256
(+30 from 1975)
930
(+90 from 1975)
0.05916
1975286
(+64 from 1974)
840
(+222 from 1974)
0.05382
1974350
(+179 from 1973)
618
(+300 from 1973)
0.03946
1973529
(+24 from 1972)
318
(+17 from 1972)
0.02046
1972553
(+95 from 1971)
301
(+50 from 1971)
0.01867
1971648
(+90 from 1970)
251
(+51 from 1970)
0.01432
1970738
(+93 from 1969)
200
(+46 from 1969)
0.01092
1969831
(+243 from 1968)
154
(+57 from 1968)
0.00874
19681074
(-35 from 1967)
97
(-1 from 1967)
0.00567
19671039
(+11 from 1966)
98
(-1 from 1966)
0.00571
19661050
(+19 from 1965)
99
(+3 from 1965)
0.00564
19651069
(+94 from 1964)
96
(+6 from 1964)
0.00525
19641163
(-50 from 1963)
90
(-6 from 1963)
0.00460
19631113
(+12 from 1962)
96
(+3 from 1962)
0.00483
19621125
(+19 from 1961)
93
(+1 from 1961)
0.00459
19611144
(+286 from 1960)
92
(+33 from 1960)
0.00443
19601430
(-13 from 1959)
59
(+2 from 1959)
0.00284
19591417
(+31 from 1958)
57
(+3 from 1958)
0.00274
19581448
(-255 from 1957)
54
(-24 from 1957)
0.00261
19571193
(-17 from 1956)
78
No change from 1956
0.00372
19561176
(+627 from 1955)
78
(+44 from 1955)
0.00379
19551803
(-201 from 1954)
34
(-6 from 1954)
0.00170
19541602
(+520 from 1953)
40
(+16 from 1953)
0.00201
19532122
(-99 from 1952)
24
(-1 from 1952)
0.00124
19522023
(+671 from 1951)
25
(+10 from 1951)
0.00131
19512694
(+1622 from 1950)
15
(+8 from 1950)
0.00081
19504316
(-1317 from 1949)
7
(-5 from 1949)
0.00040
19492999
(+138 from 1948)
12
(+1 from 1948)
0.00068
19483137
(+103 from 1947)
11
No change from 1947
0.00063
19473240
(+1177 from 1946)
11
(+5 from 1946)
0.00061
19464417
(-741 from 1945)
6
(-1 from 1945)
0.00037
19453676
(+11 from 1944)
7
No change from 1944
0.00052
19443687
(-194 from 1943)
7
(-1 from 1943)
0.00051
19433493
(+245 from 1942)
8
(+1 from 1942)
0.00056
19423738
(-708 from 1941)
7
(-2 from 1941)
0.00050
19413030
(-293 from 1940)
9
(-1 from 1940)
0.00072
19402737
(+1045 from 1939)
10
(+4 from 1939)
0.00085
19393782
(-842 from 1938)
6
(-3 from 1938)
0.00053
19382940
(+860 from 1937)
9
(+3 from 1937)
0.00079
19373800
(-1850 from 1936)
6
(-10 from 1936)
0.00054
19361950
(+625 from 1935)
16
(+5 from 1935)
0.00148
19352575
(+874 from 1934)
11
(+4 from 1934)
0.00101
19343449
(-1397 from 1933)
7
(-8 from 1933)
0.00065
19332052
(+78 from 1932)
15
No change from 1932
0.00143
19322130
(+1552 from 1929)
15
(+8 from 1929)
0.00136
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19293682
(+193 from 1927)
7
No change from 1927
0.00060
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19273875
(+551 from 1925)
7
(+1 from 1925)
0.00057
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19254426
(-455 from 1923)
6
(-1 from 1923)
0.00048
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19233971
(+473 from 1922)
7
(+1 from 1922)
0.00056
19224444
(-778 from 1921)
6
(-2 from 1921)
0.00048
19213666
(+291 from 1920)
8
(+1 from 1920)
0.00063
19203957
(-140 from 1919)
7
No change from 1919
0.00056
19193817
(+474 from 1918)
7
(+1 from 1918)
0.00060
19184291
(-1739 from 1917)
6
(-6 from 1917)
0.00050
19172552
(-184 from 1916)
12
(-1 from 1916)
0.00107
19162368
(+1906 from 1915)
13
(+8 from 1915)
0.00120
19154274
(-656 from 1914)
5
No change from 1914
0.00049
19143618
(-1078 from 1913)
5
(-2 from 1913)
0.00063
19132540
(-77 from 1911)
7
(+2 from 1911)
0.00107
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19112463
(-65 from 1910)
5
No change from 1910
0.00113
19102398
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00119
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Autumn

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1042021#1252022#1152023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#852021#802022#822023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#552021#522022#792023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#782021#952022#842023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#622021#742022#832023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#802021#902022#1062023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#792021#872022#932023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#332021#382022#342023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#872021#942022#612023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#602021#492022#722023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#542021#562022#962023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#892021#702022#1122023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#592021#682022#562023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#652021#602022#422023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#642021#652022#1282023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#982021#1312022#1212023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#562021#592022#542023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1412021#952022#1372023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#302021#572022#712023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#892021#832022#1072023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#842021#1092022#782023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#672021#602022#1132023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#592021#962022#882023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1072021#1372022#1162023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#522021#602022#502023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#242021#332022#322023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#582021#1352022#672023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#822021#902022#1032023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#782021#892022#1122023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#752021#862022#1612023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#602021#562022#952023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1692021#1852022#852023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#202021#242022#152023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#732021#842022#1162023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#252021#322022#702023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#982021#652022#1032023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1262021#652022#662023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#542021#1102022#3142023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#652021#812022#882023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1482021#772022#772023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#482021#552022#342023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#742021#1342022#1392023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#642021#1682022#1152023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#812021#572022#882023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#492021#1062022#482023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#932021#1032022#512023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1082021#1572022#532023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#902018#822020#292021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#882020#732021#492023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#712021#552022#1442023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1242020#1412021#762022

Popularity Rankings for Autumn in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1032021#1042022#952023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1302019#1172020#1082021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1492021#1092022#1632023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1642021#1132022#1232023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1162021#1272022#1512023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5172021#3172022#3642023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7242015

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9742020#9722021#8902022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Autumn a Name for Boys or Girls?

Autumn is primarily used for girls. It has been widely embraced as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Autumn

Autumn in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Autumn Reeser (Actress, born 1980): An American actress known for her roles in TV series like "The O.C." and "Entourage."
  • Autumn de Wilde (Director, born 1970): An American photographer and director known for her work on the film "Emma."
  • Autumn Phillips (Royal Family Member, born 1978): The Canadian-born former wife of Peter Phillips, who is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Autumn Burke (Politician, born 1973): An American politician who served in the California State Assembly.
  • Autumn Rowe (Singer-Songwriter, born 1981): An American singer-songwriter and producer known for her collaborations with various artists.
  • Autumn Hurlbert (Actress, born 1980): An American actress known for her performances on Broadway and in the TV show "Legally Blonde: The Musical – The Search for Elle Woods."
  • "Autumn in New York" (2000 Film): A romantic drama about a May-December romance starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder.
  • "Autumn Leaves" (1956 Film): A drama featuring Joan Crawford as a lonely woman who falls in love with a younger man.
  • "Autumn Sonata" (1978 Film): A Swedish drama directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Ingrid Bergman as a concert pianist who reunites with her estranged daughter.
  • "Autumn's Concerto" (2009 TV Series): A Taiwanese drama about a law student who falls in love with a poor boy who turns out to be the son of a conglomerate.
  • "Autumn's Tale" (1987 Film): A Hong Kong romantic drama about a love triangle involving an ambitious woman, a wealthy playboy, and a kind-hearted cab driver.
  • "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004 Film): Features a character named Clementine Kruczynski who represents the changing seasons, with "Autumn" being one of her hair colors.
  • "Autumn" (2016 Book): The first novel in Ali Smith's "Seasonal Quartet," exploring themes of time, memory, and friendship.
  • "Autumn's Blood" (2013 Film): A thriller about a woman who escapes an abusive relationship and starts a new life in a small town, only to face more danger.
  • Autumn (West Virginia, USA): A community known for its serene Appalachian landscape and traditional mountain culture.
  • Autumn Ridge (Maryland, USA): A residential area celebrated for its beautiful fall foliage and family-friendly environment.
  • Autumn Chase (Texas, USA): A neighborhood notable for its landscaped grounds and proximity to urban conveniences.
  • Autumn Park (North Carolina, USA): A park that offers picturesque views, especially vibrant during the fall season.

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