Autumm

Meaning & origin

Autumm is a less common variant spelling of the seasonal name Autumn. It first appeared in the United States in 1978, reflecting the growing popularity of nature-inspired names during that era. The name reached its peak in 2002, consistent with the broader rise of Autumn, which ranked among the top 100 girls' names in the early 2000s. Unlike the standard spelling, Autumm has never cracked the top 1,000, making it a distinctive choice. Its trajectory has remained stable since the 2000s, and no top states have reported significant usage for this specific variant. The spelling Autumm likely emerged as part of a trend to modify popular names with a unique ending, similar to other 'mm' endings like Kaymm or Raymm.

Autumm is a modern respelling of the seasonal name Autumn, which comes from the Latin 'autumnus' meaning 'autumn' or 'fall'. The name began appearing in the United States in the 1970s as part of a trend of nature and season names, with Autumn becoming popular in the 1990s and 2000s. The variant spelling Autumm is less common but follows a pattern of altering the final letter for distinctiveness, similar to other names like Allyssa or Brittney.