December

Girl name

December has been given to 1,619 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,619

Peak year

2012 (46 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1960

10-year trend

▼ -47%

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as December.

1,619 babies since 1904

1,621 babies since 2002

1,617 babies since 1969

1,616 babies since 1989

1,624 babies since 1911

1,614 babies since 1983

1,625 babies since 1981

1,626 babies since 1881

How popular is the name December?

December has been given to 1,619 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name December peak?

December peaked in 2012, when 46 babies were given the name.

Is December a girl or boy name?

December is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named December are girls).

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