UK girl's name
Autum
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "autumnus" meaning "fall season".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Autum is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Autum popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2003 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Autum. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Autum ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 girls were registered as Autum.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Autum as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Autum mean?
The name Autum is derived from the Latin word "autumnus," which means "the season of autumn." This name has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where the changing seasons were celebrated and revered. The name is closely associated with the Fall equinox, a time of harvest, abundance, and the transition from summer to winter.
The earliest known reference to the name Autum can be traced back to the Roman poet Ovid, who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD. In his work "Metamorphoses," Ovid personified the season of autumn as a female figure, describing her as a graceful and bountiful goddess. This literary representation helped establish the association between the name and the autumn season.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Autum was Autum Vindicianus, a Roman physician who lived during the 4th century AD. He is known for his contributions to the fields of medicine and pharmacology, authoring several treatises on the subject.
In the Middle Ages, the name Autum gained popularity among Christian communities, as it was seen as a symbolic representation of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Saint Autum of Trier, a 7th-century Frankish nun and abbess, was a notable figure who bore this name.
During the Renaissance period, the name Autum was embraced by artists and intellectuals who drew inspiration from classical Roman culture. Autum Browne (1605-1667), an English writer and poet, was a prominent figure of this era, known for her contributions to the development of English literature.
In more recent history, the name Autum has been associated with notable figures in various fields. Autum Ellinger (1919-2003) was an American baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1940s. Autum Carpenter (1920-1995) was a British actress and model, known for her roles in several classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.
Throughout its long history, the name Autum has maintained a strong connection to the natural world, symbolizing the beauty and transience of the autumn season. Its origins in ancient Roman culture and its enduring presence across centuries have made it a timeless and evocative name choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Autum over time
The chart below shows babies named Autum registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Autum, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Autum by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Autum was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4645 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5235 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4905 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Autum
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Autum: questions and answers
How popular is the name Autum in the UK right now?
In 2022, Autum was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Autum most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Autum in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Autum?
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "autumnus" meaning "fall season".
How many people are called Autum in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Autum across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.