What Does the Name Autumn Mean?
Autumn is a girl's name of English (from Latin) origin meaning “autumn, the fall season.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Autumn |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | English (from Latin) |
| Meaning | autumn, the fall season |
| Variants | Autumne |
| Popularity | A steady U.S. top 100 girls' name since the 2000s. |
The meaning and origin of Autumn
The name Autumn means “autumn, the fall season” and has English (from Latin) origins. A nature name taken from the English word for the season, ultimately from Latin autumnus. It came into use as a given name in the 20th century and is popular in the United States.
Variants and related names
Autumn is related to several other names you may recognize: Autumne. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Autumn?
A steady U.S. top 100 girls' name since the 2000s.
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What does the name Autumn mean?+
The name Autumn means “autumn, the fall season” and is of English (from Latin) origin.
What is the origin of the name Autumn?+
Autumn originates from English (from Latin).
Is Autumn a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Autumn has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press