December Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-SEM-ber / /dɪˈsɛmbər/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: tenth month; English: month of December
Historical & Cultural Background
December is derived from the Latin word 'decem', meaning ten, as it was the tenth month of the Roman calendar. In modern times, it is recognized as the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar. The name is often associated with winter festivities and holidays, particularly in Western cultures. It is relatively uncommon as a given name for boys, but it has gained some popularity in recent years.
Trend Summary
The name December remains uncommon for boys but has seen a slight increase in usage in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name December was first seen in the United States in 2016. December has ranked as high as #1417 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name December has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |