October
Gender-neutral name · American
Meaningeighth month · Latin
- US rank
- #3,712
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,584 in 2008
40 babies were named October in the US in 2025. It has dropped 822 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about October you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,161 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named October, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your October would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOctober first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #2,584.
- Then vs nowOctober is 5.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 200,000 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 40,161.
- TrendOctober has slipped 822 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,712. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlOctober is given to both boys and girls: 82% of the 49 babies named October in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Latin, October means “eighth month”.
About the name October
October is a gender-neutral name of American origin meaning “eighth month”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ber”. US birth records list October for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 43 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #2,584 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,712, with 40 babies. Of the 49 US babies named October in 2025, 82% were girls and 18% were boys.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 4.3 | 235,294 girls |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 401,606 girls |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 361,011 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,700 girls |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,102 girls |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,529 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.9 | 253,165 boys |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 153,846 boys |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name October
What does the name October mean?
October means “eighth month” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name October?
October has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is October a boy or girl name?
Both. October is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 82% of US babies named October were girls.
How popular is the name October?
October ranked #3,712 for US girls in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#2,584).