September
September is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Seventh month.
Origin and history
September is a modern English vocabulary name derived from the Latin word for the number seven, as it was the seventh month in the original Roman calendar. It gained mild usage in the United States during the late 20th century as a unique calendar-inspired choice. Today, it remains an uncommon given name given to a small number of baby girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,203 babies in the United States have been named September since 1880. It ranks #3744 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1958.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.2 %)
- OH (15.5 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
- OK (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 254 |
| 1970-1980 | 346 |
| 1980-1990 | 402 |
| 1990-2000 | 340 |
| 2000-2010 | 331 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 143 |
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Latin word 'septem' meaning seven, because September was the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar before January and February were added.
- Like April, May, and June, September is part of a tradition of using month names as given names, though it remains far rarer than spring months.