September
September: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ · /səpˈtɛmbə/
Meaning and origin of September
Root meaning: “seventh month”
- A male or female given name transferred from the month name [in turn from English].
Etymology
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 September?
Since 1880, 2,203 girls in the U.S. have been named September. Its highest rank for girls was #1975 in 1963. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for September
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September FAQ
What does the name September mean?
September traces back to a root meaning "seventh month". A male or female given name transferred from the month name [in turn from English]. 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.
What is the origin of the name September?
September is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name September?
Since 1880, 2,203 girls in the U.S. have been named September. Its highest rank for girls was #1975 in 1963. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is September a boy or girl name?
September is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,203 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.