September Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsep-TEM-ber / /sɛpˈtɛmbər/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: seventh month; English: month of September
Historical & Cultural Background
September is derived from the Latin word 'septem', meaning seven, as it was the seventh month in the Roman calendar. In modern times, it is recognized as the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. The name is often associated with the transition from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. It has been used as a given name, particularly for girls, in various cultures.
Trend Summary
The name September has seen a gradual increase in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Settembre (Italian)
- Septembre (French)
- Septiembre (Spanish)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name September was first seen in the United States in 1955. September has ranked as high as #1064 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name September has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for September (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 36 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 38 |
| 1977 | 49 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 51 |
| 1981 | 47 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 46 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 21 |