September
From Middle English, from late Old English, from Old French septembre, Latin September (“seventh month”), from septem (“seven”), which see; September was the seventh…
Every September since 1955 — 2,203 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of September
September is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,081 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 2,203 American babies have been named September. Its peak came in 1980, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 September stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
September year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,081 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,932 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,523 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,954 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,074 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,348 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,639 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,993 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,566 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,769 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,838 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,253 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,628 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,689 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,043 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,171 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,068 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,925 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,653 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,912 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,210 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,265 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,196 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,325 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,664 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,584 |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,413 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,422 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,473 |
| 1980 | 51 | #2,060 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,048 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,183 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,332 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,889 |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,539 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name September mean?
From Middle English, from late Old English, from Old French septembre, Latin September (“seventh month”), from septem (“seven”), which see; September was the seventh month in the Roman calendar.
How popular is the name September in 2025?
September ranked #6,081 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named September?
2,203 babies have been named September in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name September most popular?
September peaked in 1980, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is September a boy or girl name?
September is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name September rising or falling?
September is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.