girls' name · peaked 1998

Autumn

A female given name from English of modern usage, from autumn, the name of the season.

Every Autumn since 1910 — 146,326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#88
among girls
Babies in 2025
2,813
named Autumn
Peak year
1998
4,214 babies
All-time total
146,326
since 1910

The story of Autumn

Autumn is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #88 in 2025 with 2,805 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1910, 146,326 American babies have been named Autumn. Its peak came in 1998, when 4,214 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Autumn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Autumn year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 2,805 #88 8 #8,995
2024 3,045 #79 7 #10,014
2023 3,011 #75 9 #8,326
2022 3,241 #71 8 #9,062
2021 3,498 #66 6 #10,922
2020 3,142 #82 10 #7,568
2019 3,283 #82 7 #9,855
2018 3,506 #77 6 #10,901
2017 3,611 #75 6 #10,909
2016 4,045 #65 6 #10,880
2015 4,124 #69
2014 4,082 #71 7 #9,743
2013 3,968 #64 6 #10,866
2012 3,784 #68 9 #8,214
2011 3,769 #69 5 #12,459
2010 3,529 #81 8 #8,880
2009 3,717 #81 6 #11,134
2008 3,669 #87
2007 3,719 #90
2006 3,581 #95 6 #10,793
2005 3,603 #90 5 #11,633
2004 3,868 #82 28 #3,377
2003 4,059 #75 8 #7,910
2002 4,104 #73 6 #9,498
2001 4,191 #72 5 #10,711
2000 4,027 #77 8 #7,498
1995 2,980 #110 6 #7,880
1990 1,652 #177
1985 1,222 #210 6 #5,835
1980 1,529 #180 10 #3,864
1975 840 #286 10 #3,450
1970 199 #740
1965 96 #1,070
1960 59 #1,433
1955 34 #1,806
1950 7 #4,346
1945 7 #3,698
1940 10 #2,749
1935 11 #2,588
1930
1925 6 #4,480
1920 7 #3,994
1915 5 #4,336
1910 5 #2,444
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1890
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Famous people named Autumn

  1. Autumn Reeser Actor · b. 1980
  2. Autumn Phillips Companion · b. 1978

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Autumn mean?

A female given name from English of modern usage, from autumn, the name of the season.

How popular is the name Autumn in 2025?

Autumn ranked #88 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,805 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Autumn?

146,326 babies have been named Autumn in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Autumn most popular?

Autumn peaked in 1998, when 4,214 newborns received the name.

Is Autumn a boy or girl name?

Autumn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Autumn rising or falling?

Autumn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Autumn?

Well-known people named Autumn include Autumn Reeser (actor), Autumn Phillips (companion).

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