Autumn Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAW-tum / ˈɔːtəmEnglish; Latin
Meaning
English: season of harvest; Latin: autumnus
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Autumn is derived from the Latin word 'autumnus', which refers to the season of harvest. It has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. Traditionally associated with the fall season, it evokes imagery of change and beauty in nature. The name is often used for girls but has seen some use for boys as well.
Trend Summary
The name Autumn has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly for girls, but remains relatively uncommon for boys.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Autumn was first seen in the United States in 1974. Autumn has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Autumn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Autumn (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 24 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |