December
Every December since 1960 — 1,619 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of December
December is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,768 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 1,619 American babies have been named December. Its peak came in 2012, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where December stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
December year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,768 | — | — |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,191 | — | — |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,385 | — | — |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,312 | 5 | #12,785 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,951 | — | — |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,032 | — | — |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,573 | — | — |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,173 | — | — |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,241 | — | — |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,449 | 6 | #11,049 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,787 | — | — |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,603 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,353 | — | — |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,482 | — | — |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,272 | — | — |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,638 | — | — |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,579 | — | — |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,291 | — | — |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,590 | — | — |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,856 | — | — |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,400 | — | — |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,016 | — | — |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,335 | — | — |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,529 | — | — |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,349 | — | — |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,441 | — | — |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,937 | — | — |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,736 | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,678 | — | — |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,238 | — | — |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,532 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,262 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,932 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,569 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name December in 2025?
December ranked #5,768 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named December?
1,619 babies have been named December in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name December most popular?
December peaked in 2012, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is December a boy or girl name?
December is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name December rising or falling?
December is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.