Autum Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AW-tum //ˈɔːtəm//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: season of autumn; Latin: fall

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Autum is derived from the English word "autumn," which traces its etymological roots back to the Latin "autumnus." This Latin term is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "autu," which refers to the season of harvest. The transition from Latin to Old French saw the term evolve into "automne," which was then adopted into Middle English as "autumn" around the 14th century.

The name Autum, as a feminine given name, likely emerged as a modern variation reflecting the seasonal theme associated with the word, emphasizing the beauty and richness of the autumn season. Historically, the concept of autumn has been significant in various cultures, symbolizing change, maturity, and the cycle of life.

In literature and art, autumn has often been portrayed as a time of reflection and preparation for the winter months ahead. The association of autumn with harvest festivals can be traced back to ancient agrarian societies, where the season marked a time of gathering and gratitude.

This cultural resonance has allowed the name Autum to evoke imagery of warmth, abundance, and transformation. The name Autum may also be linked to various traditions and celebrations that occur during the fall months, such as Thanksgiving in North America, which emphasizes themes of gratitude and community.

While the name itself does not have specific historical figures or saints associated with it, its connection to the season imbues it with a sense of natural beauty and cyclical renewal. The use of nature-inspired names has been a recurring trend in many cultures, reflecting humanity's enduring connection to the environment and the changing seasons.

Famous people named Autum

In this section, you will find notable people named Autum. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Autum who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Autum who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Autum Ashante is a poet and performer best known for her spoken word performances and participation in various poetry competitions.

Autum Edwards is a model and social media influencer known for her work with various fashion brands and campaigns.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Autum. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Autum was first seen in the United States in 1971.

Autum has ranked as high as #2162 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Autum has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Autum is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Autum was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Autum.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 12 12
2024 10 10
2023 16 16
2022 16 16
2021 18 18
2020 11 11
2019 13 13
2018 21 21
2017 14 14
2016 29 29
2015 33 33
2014 41 41
2013 57 57
2012 64 64
2011 71 71
2010 71 71
2009 80 80
2008 95 95
2007 101 101
2006 95 95
2005 101 101
2004 108 108
2003 90 90
2002 130 130
2001 137 137
2000 119 119
1999 143 143
1998 146 146
1997 113 113
1996 111 111
1995 103 103
1994 86 86
1993 91 91
1992 62 62
1991 78 78
1990 67 67
1989 53 53
1988 65 65
1987 58 58
1986 38 38
1985 50 50
1984 52 52
1983 49 49
1982 47 47
1981 56 56
1980 46 46
1979 67 67
1978 30 30
1977 41 41
1976 42 42
1975 28 28
1974 19 19
1973 5 5
1972 5 5
1971 7 7

Top States for Autum (2015)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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