Rising since 1985, #88 for girls today.
Popularity of Autumn since 1910
Babies named Autumn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 88 |
| 1950s | 412 |
| 1960s | 974 |
| 1970s | 7,355 |
| 1980s | 13,825 |
| 1990s | 28,155 |
| 2000s | 38,538 |
| 2010s | 37,701 |
| 2020s | 18,742 |
Meaning & origin
Autumn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1910, but it remained a rarity until the 1960s nature-naming trend took hold. The name reached its peak popularity in 1998, the same year a surge of seasonal and botanical names entered the mainstream. Since 1985, Autumn has been on a steady upward trajectory, and by 2025 it ranked 88th with a frequency of 1 in 573 births. It is most popular in Alaska, the District of Columbia, and Wyoming, states where outdoor and nature-inspired names resonate strongly. Autumn's appeal lies in its gentle, evocative sound and its connection to a season of beauty and change.
Autumn derives directly from the English word for the season, which entered Middle English from the Old French 'autompne' and ultimately from Latin 'autumnus'. The name came into use as a given name in the 1960s and 1970s, part of a trend of nature-inspired names. It gained particular popularity in the United States during the 1990s.
Where Autumn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Autumn” around the world
Where Autumn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
30
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Autie, Tumnie
Sibling names for Autumn
Names that share Autumn's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Autumn
Names whose popularity has moved with Autumn's over the last 50 years.
