Autumn Girl

Popularity: #85 · 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

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Autumn. 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 Autumn was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Autumn has ranked as high as #169 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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.

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.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,813 8 2,805
2024 3,052 7 3,045
2023 3,020 9 3,011
2022 3,249 8 3,241
2021 3,504 6 3,498
2020 3,152 10 3,142
2019 3,290 7 3,283
2018 3,512 6 3,506
2017 3,617 6 3,611
2016 4,051 6 4,045
2015 4,124 0 4,124
2014 4,089 7 4,082
2013 3,974 6 3,968
2012 3,793 9 3,784
2011 3,774 5 3,769
2010 3,537 8 3,529
2009 3,723 6 3,717
2008 3,669 0 3,669
2007 3,719 0 3,719
2006 3,587 6 3,581
2005 3,608 5 3,603
2004 3,896 28 3,868
2003 4,067 8 4,059
2002 4,110 6 4,104
2001 4,196 5 4,191
2000 4,035 8 4,027
1999 4,128 0 4,128
1998 4,214 6 4,208
1997 3,746 6 3,740
1996 3,120 10 3,110
1995 2,986 6 2,980
1994 2,725 5 2,720
1993 2,091 5 2,086
1992 1,783 0 1,783
1991 1,748 0 1,748
1990 1,652 0 1,652
1989 1,487 5 1,482
1988 1,674 7 1,667
1987 1,451 10 1,441
1986 1,121 0 1,121
1985 1,228 6 1,222
1984 1,193 6 1,187
1983 1,261 7 1,254
1982 1,436 10 1,426
1981 1,501 5 1,496
1980 1,539 10 1,529
1979 1,510 12 1,498
1978 1,321 13 1,308
1977 1,097 5 1,092
1976 937 7 930
1975 850 10 840
1974 625 7 618
1973 318 0 318
1972 301 0 301
1971 251 0 251
1970 199 0 199
1969 154 0 154
1968 97 0 97
1967 98 0 98
1966 99 0 99
1965 96 0 96
1964 90 0 90
1963 96 0 96
1962 93 0 93
1961 92 0 92
1960 59 0 59
1959 57 0 57
1958 54 0 54
1957 78 0 78
1956 78 0 78
1955 34 0 34
1954 40 0 40
1953 24 0 24
1952 25 0 25
1951 15 0 15
1950 7 0 7
1949 12 0 12
1948 11 0 11
1947 11 0 11
1946 6 0 6
1945 7 0 7
1944 7 0 7
1943 8 0 8
1942 7 0 7
1941 9 0 9
1940 10 0 10
1939 6 0 6
1938 9 0 9
1937 6 0 6
1936 16 0 16
1935 11 0 11
1934 7 0 7
1933 15 0 15
1932 15 0 15
1929 7 0 7
1927 7 0 7
1925 6 0 6
1923 7 0 7
1922 6 0 6
1921 8 0 8
1920 7 0 7
1919 7 0 7
1918 6 0 6
1917 12 0 12
1916 13 0 13
1915 5 0 5
1914 5 0 5
1913 7 0 7
1911 5 0 5
1910 5 0 5

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. 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
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%
MI 88
3%
AL 78
3%
LA 74
2%
MD 72
2%
TN 68
2%
WA 65
2%
MO 59
2%
SC 57
2%
AZ 55
2%
CO 55
2%
KY 51
2%
WI 51
2%
IN 51
2%
MS 48
2%
MN 46
2%
MA 38
1%
IA 37
1%
UT 35
1%
AR 35
1%
CT 33
1%
OK 31
1%
OR 27
1%
NH 26
1%
NV 24
1%
KS 22
1%
DE 19
1%
NM 16
1%
NE 16
1%
ID 15
0%
ND 13
0%
WV 12
0%
AK 9
0%
WY 9
0%
MT 8
0%
DC 7
0%
RI 7
0%
ME 6
0%
SD 6
0%