October Name Popularity and Statistics
October is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell October?
October is spelled O-C-T-O-B-E-R. The name has 7 letters.
October Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,712
Recorded Births40
Rank#8,243
Recorded Births9
- Girls usage fell 137 places to #3,712 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,411 places to #8,243 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
October Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 40 | #3,712 |
| 2025 | Boys | 9 | #8,243 |
| 2024 | Girls | 43 | #3,575 |
| 2024 | Boys | 12 | #6,832 |
| 2023 | Girls | 52 | #3,140 |
| 2023 | Boys | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2022 | Girls | 66 | #2,639 |
| 2022 | Boys | 11 | #7,262 |
| 2021 | Girls | 52 | #3,112 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2020 | Girls | 56 | #2,890 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 51 | #3,130 |
| 2019 | Boys | 11 | #7,173 |
| 2018 | Girls | 63 | #2,711 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Girls | 52 | #3,091 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 56 | #2,966 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 41 | #3,705 |
| 2014 | Girls | 46 | #3,425 |
| 2013 | Girls | 44 | #3,513 |
| 2012 | Girls | 57 | #2,978 |
When Was October Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
72 recorded births
National rank #2,584
2022 · Girls
66 recorded births
National rank #2,639
2010 · Girls
64 recorded births
National rank #2,752
2018 · Girls
63 recorded births
National rank #2,711
Where October Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,175 | 5 |