Autumn

At a Glance: Name: Autumn – Meaning: named for the fall season – Origin: English (from Latin autumnus) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AW-tum

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Autumn is an English name taken directly from the season, tracing back to the Latin word autumnus. It's used as a name for both boys and girls, and it's pronounced AW-tum. If it's on your list, you're choosing a word name with a clear, literal source rather than a hidden or symbolic meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Autumn

Meaning: Named for the fall season.

Origin: English (from Latin autumnus).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Autumn

Phonetic: AW-tum   IPA: /ˈɔːtəm/

Popularity of Autumn

Autumn peaked at #64 in 2013 with 3,964 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had eased to #79 with 3,030 — still a familiar choice, just a bit less common than a decade ago.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1910–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Autumn mean?

Named for the fall season. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Autumn)

How do you pronounce Autumn?

Autumn is pronounced AW-tum (IPA: /ˈɔːtəm/).

Is Autumn a popular name right now?

Autumn peaked at #64 in 2013 and is ranked #79 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)

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