Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
#3
Autumn
GirlEnglish, Latin· “autumn season”
- Meaning
- autumn season
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AW-tuhm
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #88
- US babies 2025
- 2,805
- Best rank
- #64 (2013)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Autumn
Autumn is an English and Latin name that means “autumn season”.
Autumn comes straight from the English word for the season between summer and winter, which came into English through Old French from the Latin autumnus. As a given name it is modern, part of a broader interest in nature and season names such as Summer and Winter. It suggests harvest colors, cool air and a reflective mood, which many parents find appealing. Autumn is especially associated with babies born in the fall, but it is used year-round. The name is soft and warm, and it needs no nickname.
Popularity over time
Autumn first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 57 different years, starting in 1969. Its best national rank was #64 in 2013, and the most babies received it in 1998, when 4,208 were named Autumn. In 2025, 2,805 babies were named Autumn, and it ranked #88 nationally. That is 32% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,994 in 1920, #4,346 in 1950, #180 in 1980, #77 in 2000, #81 in 2010, and #88 in 2025. Of the 145,988 US girls named Autumn since records began, 26% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 37,701 babies. Since 2010, 56,443 more have been named Autumn.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kiara, Mikayla, Michaela, Cassidy, and Bailey.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Autumn ranked highest in Alaska, District of Columbia, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #30 | 13 |
| District of Columbia | #35 | 15 |
| Mississippi | #40 | 37 |
| South Carolina | #50 | 64 |
| Georgia | #54 | 132 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Autumn is usually pronounced AW-tuhm, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-mn”.
Middle names for Autumn
A few middle names that flow with Autumn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Autumn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Autumn mean?
Autumn is an English and Latin name that means “autumn season”.
What is the origin of the name Autumn?
Autumn has English and Latin roots. Autumn comes straight from the English word for the season between summer and winter, which came into English through Old French from the Latin autumnus.
Is Autumn a popular name?
Yes. Autumn ranked #88 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Autumn a boy or girl name?
Autumn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Autumn?
Autumn is usually pronounced AW-tuhm. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings