December Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
December has its origins in Latin, meaning 'tenth', and evolved through various languages to its current form. It reflects traits of celebration and closure, particularly in relation to the holiday season. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "December"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈsɛmbər/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name December comes from the Latin word 'decem', meaning 'ten', as it was originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar.
Meaning
tenth
Language Evolution
Latin: December, Old French: Decembre, Middle English: Decembre
Historical Usage
December gained popularity as the name of the twelfth month in the modern Gregorian calendar, following the reform of the calendar in the late 16th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Dec, Deci
Modern Popularity & Image
December is often associated with winter, holidays, and the end of the year, conveying a sense of festivity and reflection.
Famous People
J. December (a fictional character), December Jones (a contemporary artist)
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Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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✨ December Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 46 peak births in 2012
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "December"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "December"
"December" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 19426th of 23106 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8234th of 12526 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4267th of 19264 | 220 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3930th of 27321 | 390 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4113th of 35406 | 539 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4250th of 30306 | 407 |
Regional Popularity of "December" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "December" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
- | - |
83.08% 5248th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
73.68% 5388th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
78.26% 3118th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
92.70% 6324th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "December"
This map shows the relative popularity of "December" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "December" in the United States
The name December is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, December has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'December' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3930th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4113th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4250th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'December' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.