September
A girl's name of Latin origin with 2,182 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October, containing the southward equinox.
September is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin septem (seven), as September was originally the seventh month in the Roman calendar (before January and February were added), meaning 'seventh' or 'month of seven.'
September is a month-name that carries the poetic resonance of the turning season — the end of summer, the beginning of school, the first cool breezes, the harvest moon. Earth Wind & Fire's song 'September' ('Do you remember / the 21st night of September?') made the month itself feel like a celebration. As a name, September is for parents who want to capture a particular season's magic in their daughter's name.
EtymologyShow more
September is built from 9 letters and three syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Latin naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in September creates its characteristic active, energetic quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
September was #4265 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5913, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 122 | #5377 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 304 | #4758 | — |
| 2000s | 331 | #4380 | — |
| 1990s | 340 | #3458 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 402 | #2568 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 346 | #2510 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 254 | #2558 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 83 | #3262 | — |
The Story of September
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, September is a Gen X staple. Girls named September are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.
How rare is September?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named September — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1955, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 402 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
September by the numbers
- Would fill 45 school buses
- Meeting one September per day would take 6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(70 years, 1955–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #5913 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5521 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5950 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5073 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4429 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4637 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3993 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4562 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5769 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4837 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4253 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4627 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5689 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5043 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4171 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5068 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3924 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4652 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3912 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6210 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1955–2024