December
1 country#5722 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
December’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,619 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #5722 · peaked in 2012 with 46 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, New York, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
December’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4811 | — |
| 2007 | #4567 | ↑244 |
| 2008 | #4268 | ↑299 |
| 2009 | #3561 | ↑707 |
| 2010 | #4608 | ↓1047 |
| 2011 | #4244 | ↑364 |
| 2012 | #3464 | ↑780 |
| 2013 | #4336 | ↓872 |
| 2014 | #3585 | ↑751 |
| 2015 | #3767 | ↓182 |
| 2016 | #4423 | ↓656 |
| 2017 | #4220 | ↑203 |
| 2018 | #4144 | ↑76 |
| 2019 | #4546 | ↓402 |
| 2020 | #4005 | ↑541 |
| 2021 | #3935 | ↑70 |
| 2022 | #4295 | ↓360 |
| 2023 | #4363 | ↓68 |
| 2024 | #5148 | ↓785 |
| 2025 | #5722 | ↓574 |
Frequently asked questions about December
Is December a popular name?
Yes — December currently ranks #5722 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is December more common for boys or girls?
December is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was December most popular?
December peaked in 2012 in United States, with 46 recorded births that year.
Is December rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, December’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6390 in 1960 to #5722 in 2025.
How many babies have been named December?
At least 1,619 babies have been recorded with the name December across official birth statistics in 1 country.