Autum
Autum is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fall season or autumn.
Origin and history
Autum is a variant spelling of Autumn, a name derived from the Latin word 'autumnus' referring to the fall season. It gained popularity alongside other nature-inspired seasonal names in the late 20th century. In the United States, it serves as a less common phonetic alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,311 babies in the United States have been named Autum since 1880. It ranks #3090 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2018.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.6 %)
- CA (14.8 %)
- OH (10.8 %)
- PA (8.5 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 244 |
| 1980-1990 | 514 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,000 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,056 |
| 2010-2019 | 414 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Fun facts
- Autum drops the silent 'n' found in the conventional word spelling Autumn.
- The root word 'autumnus' was used by the Romans to denote the harvest season.