Autumn in Chinese
Autumn in Chinese is 奥特姆 (Ào Tè Mǔ).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- autumn season
Autumn is a name of English origin, generally understood to mean "autumn season". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1910 and peaked in 1998.
3 ways to write Autumn
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
奥特姆
Ào Tè Mǔ
The standard transliteration of Autumn: 奥 (ào, "profound, mysterious"), 特 (tè, "special, particular"), 姆 (mǔ, "governess (phonetic 'm')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 2-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 奥 ào + 特 tè + 姆 mǔ. The tone contour is 4-4-3 (falling, falling, dipping).
Character breakdown
30 strokes total (simplified)- 奥
ào
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
profound, mysterious
- 特
tè
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
special, particular
- 姆
mǔ
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
governess (phonetic 'm')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
清溪
Qīng Xī
Inspired by "autumn season": 清 (qīng, "clear, pure") + 溪 (xī, "brook, stream"), expressing water and the sea.
Why these characters?
Because Autumn is linked to "season", the name leads with 清 (clear, pure); 溪 (brook, stream) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 清
qīng
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
clear, pure
- 溪
xī
Tone 1 · 13 strokes (simplified)
brook, stream
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
澜海
Lán Hǎi
澜 (lán, "billows, great waves") + 海 (hǎi, "sea, ocean"): a natural Chinese given name themed on water and the sea.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "au" (ào), so 澜 ("billows, great waves") and 海 ("sea, ocean") were chosen for water and the sea.
Character breakdown
25 strokes total (simplified)- 澜
lán
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
billows, great waves
- 海
hǎi
Tone 3 · 10 strokes (simplified)
sea, ocean
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Recent US usage of Autumn
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Autumn ranked 72 among names recorded for girls, with 18,742 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 120,271 girls named Autumn since 1910, with the high point in 1998 (4,208 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #177 to #75 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1998
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1910
- Total since 1880
- 120,271
More About Autumn in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Autumn offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Autumn, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Autumn, consider whether you want:
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- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
What is Autumn in Chinese characters?
奥特姆 (Ào Tè Mǔ), or 奧特姆 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 奥特姆 have?
30 strokes in simplified form and 31 in traditional; per character: 奥 12, 特 10, 姆 8.
How popular is the name Autumn?
US Social Security records show 120,271 girls named Autumn since 1910, with the high point in 1998 (4,208 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #177 to #75 among girls.