September
Girl name · American · English
Meaningseventh month · Latin
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,947 in 1962
20 babies were named September in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,654 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1955–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about September you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named September, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your September would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySeptember first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #1,947. Today it's #5,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSeptember has slipped 1,654 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, September means “seventh month”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name September
September is a girl name of American and English origin meaning “seventh month”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ber”. US birth records list September for girls from 1955 to 2025, in 71 of those 71 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #1,947 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8.3 | 121,065 girls |
| 1960s | 14 | 72,307 girls |
| 1970s | 23 | 44,346 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 42,517 girls |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,022 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,835 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 57,471 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 68,104 girls |
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name September
What does the name September mean?
September means “seventh month” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name September?
September has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is September a boy or girl name?
September is a girl name.
How popular is the name September?
September ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#1,947).