How Many People Are Named December?
Complete statistics for the name December: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
December is a rare female name, with only 1,565 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 210,833 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2012 with 46 births, but remains a stable choice, with a majority of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they often take charge in situations.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 1,597 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 December Through the Generations
December stands out as a very rare name, with only 1,565 individuals carrying it in the United States today. The name's peak year was 2012, when 46 babies were given the name, marking a significant moment in its brief history. Today, the name is predominantly held by younger individuals, with 957 under 30 years old, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing December's English month name roots
📄 About the Name December
How Many People Have the Name December?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 176 people in the United States currently share the name December. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,883,235 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is December a Common or Rare Name?
December is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name December Mean?
December means "month name" and comes from English month name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of December in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was December Most Popular?
The name December reached peak popularity in 2012, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named December?
Approximately 176 people named December live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 176. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,883,235 Americans.
Is December a rare name?
December is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,883,235 Americans has this name.
What does the name December mean?
December means "month name" and comes from English month name origins.
Is December more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named December are male and 99% are female.
When was December most popular?
December peaked in 2012 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.