October
2 countries#3712 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when October was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,342 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #3712 · peaked in 2022 with 77 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2017–2017 · peaked in 2017 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2017–2017 · peaked in 2017 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
October’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #9286 | — |
| 2007 | #3047 | ↑6239 |
| 2008 | #2584 | ↑463 |
| 2009 | #2892 | ↓308 |
| 2010 | #2752 | ↑140 |
| 2011 | #3092 | ↓340 |
| 2012 | #2978 | ↑114 |
| 2013 | #3513 | ↓535 |
| 2014 | #3425 | ↑88 |
| 2015 | #3705 | ↓280 |
| 2016 | #2966 | ↑739 |
| 2017 | #3091 | ↓125 |
| 2018 | #2711 | ↑380 |
| 2019 | #3130 | ↓419 |
| 2020 | #2890 | ↑240 |
| 2021 | #3112 | ↓222 |
| 2022 | #2639 | ↑473 |
| 2023 | #3140 | ↓501 |
| 2024 | #3575 | ↓435 |
| 2025 | #3712 | ↓137 |
Frequently asked questions about October
Is October a popular name?
Yes — October currently ranks #3712 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is October more common for boys or girls?
October is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was October most popular?
October peaked in 2022 in United States, with 77 recorded births that year.
Is October rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, October’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7471 in 1969 to #3712 in 2025.
How many babies have been named October?
At least 1,345 babies have been recorded with the name October across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is October popular in more than one country?
Yes — October appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to October?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to October include Neylan, Nilah, Ohana, Ora.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to October in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.