Girl nameCurrently #3,619 in the USSteady
October
//ɑkˈtoʊbɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching October's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
October's popularity over time
| Year | Births named October |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 72 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 55 |
October through the decades
- October peaked in 2022, when 76 babies were named October in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of October has risen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- October currently ranks #3,619 in the US and is holding steady.