Autum
Meaningautumn · English form of Autumn
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,242 in 1998
12 babies were named Autum in the US in 2025. It has climbed 591 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Autum you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Autum, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Autum would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAutum first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #1,242. Today it's #8,362, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAutum was 8.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 15,267 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 133,333.
- TrendAutum has climbed 591 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningAutum is an English form of Autumn, which means “autumn”.
About the name Autum
Autum is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “autumn”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-tum”. US birth records list Autum for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #1,242 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 | 56,356 girls |
| 1980s | 30 | 33,422 girls |
| 1990s | 56 | 17,889 girls |
| 2000s | 57 | 17,455 girls |
| 2010s | 24 | 42,535 girls |
| 2020s | 8.6 | 116,959 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Autum
What does the name Autum mean?
Autum means “autumn” in English, as a form of Autumn.
What is the origin of the name Autum?
Autum has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Autum a boy or girl name?
Autum is a girl name.
How popular is the name Autum?
Autum ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#1,242).