How Many People Are Named September?
Complete statistics for the name September: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
September, a very rare female name, has only 2,101 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 157,081 Americans. That's pretty unique! The name peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 51 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 2,182 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 September Through the Generations
People named September span across different age groups, but most are in their thirties and forties. With 844 under 30, 1,082 aged between 30 and 60, and 256 over 60, it shows a fairly even distribution. Born mostly in the late 20th century, they're now entering middle age, and the trend suggests the name is slowly declining in usage, becoming less common among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing September's English roots
📄 About the Name September
How Many People Have the Name September?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,101 people in the United States currently share the name September. That works out to roughly 1 in every 157,081 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is September a Common or Rare Name?
September 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of September in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was September Most Popular?
The name September reached peak popularity in 1980, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 September?
Approximately 2,101 people named September live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,182. That works out to roughly 1 in 157,081 Americans.
Is September a rare name?
September is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 157,081 Americans has this name.
What does the name September mean?
The meaning and origin of September are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is September more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named September are male and 100% are female.
When was September most popular?
September peaked in 1980 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.