October Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationok-TOH-ber / /ɒkˈtəʊ.bər/English; Latin
Meaning
English: month of October; Latin: eighth month
Historical & Cultural Background
October is derived from the Latin word 'octo', meaning 'eight', as it was the eighth month in the Roman calendar. The name has gained popularity as a given name in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with autumn and harvest themes, reflecting the seasonal changes that occur in this month.
Trend Summary
October has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a girl's name in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name October was first seen in the United States in 1969. October has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Missouri, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name October has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for October (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 72 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 43 |