Autumn Girl

Popularity: #79 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: season of harvest; Latin: autumnus

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Autumn derives from the Latin word "autumnus," which refers to the season of harvest and the transition from summer to winter. This Latin term is believed to have roots in the Etruscan language, although the exact etymology remains somewhat obscure.

The term made its way into Old French as "autompne" before being adopted into Middle English as "autumn" in the 14th century. The association of the name with the season evokes imagery of change, maturity, and the beauty of nature's cycles, making it a fitting choice for a given name.

Historically, the concept of autumn has been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing a time of reflection and preparation for the coming winter. In literature, autumn has been a recurring theme, celebrated for its rich colors and the bounty of harvest.

The name Autumn became more widely recognized in English-speaking cultures during the Renaissance, a period marked by a renewed interest in nature and the seasons, which were often personified in art and poetry. The seasonal connotations of the name were further popularized in the 19th century through literary works that romanticized nature.

Culturally, autumn is often associated with themes of change, nostalgia, and the cycle of life, resonating with many traditions and festivals that celebrate the harvest. The name Autumn carries with it a sense of warmth and richness, reflecting the season's beauty and the abundance it brings.

While diminutive forms are less common, the name can evoke related terms such as "Auttie," which may be used informally. Overall, the name Autumn encapsulates a deep connection to nature and the passage of time, making it a name steeped in historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Autumn

In this section, you will find notable people named Autumn. 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 Autumn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Autumn Reeser is an actress best known for The O.C., No Ordinary Family, and The Girl Next Door.

Autumn Phillips is a businesswoman best known for her marriage to Peter Phillips and her involvement in various charitable organizations.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Autumn, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Autumn was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Autumn has ranked as high as #164 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Autumn 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 Autumn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Autumn (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
TX 289
10%
CA 257
9%
FL 168
6%
NY 146
5%
GA 139
5%
NC 137
5%
PA 115
4%
OH 110
4%
IL 108
4%
VA 95
3%
NJ 89
3%
AL 78
3%
LA 74
3%
MD 72
2%
TN 68
2%

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 Autumn.

YearBirths
20243,030
20233,006
20223,239
20213,495
20203,139
20193,281
20183,505
20173,608
20164,045
20154,124
20144,079
20133,964
20123,784
20113,768
20103,526
20093,715
20083,667
20073,718
20063,581
20053,603
20043,868
20034,059
20024,104
20014,191
20004,027
19994,128
19984,208
19973,740
19963,110
19952,980
19942,720
19932,086
19921,783
19911,748
19901,652
19891,482
19881,667
19871,441
19861,122
19851,221
19841,187
19831,254
19821,427
19811,495
19801,530
19791,498
19781,308
19771,092
1976930
1975840
1974618
1973318
1972301
1971251
1970199
1969154
196897
196798
196699
196596
196490
196396
196293
196192
196059
195957
195854
195778
195678
195534
195440
195324
195225
195115
19507
194912
194811
194711
19466
19457
19447
19438
19427
19419
194010
19396
19389
19376
193616
193511
19347
193315
193215
19297
19277
19256
19237
19226
19218
19207
19197
19186
191712
191613
19155
19145
19137
19115
19105