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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the fall season
- Origin
- English (from Latin autumnus)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AW-tum
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
AW-tumIPA /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.
Names Like Autumn
These names share Autumn’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Autumn mean?
Named for the fall season. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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