October
boy name#8243 in 2025October entered the US charts in 2016, peaked at #4742 in 2023, ranks #8243 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2016–2025
#8243
rank today
#4742
peak (2023)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #9863 |
| 2020s | #7752 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, October has been most popular in IA.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named October are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical October is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name October in 2025?
- October ranks #8243 among US boy names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name October most popular?
- October peaked in 2023, reaching #4742 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name October with classmates?
- October will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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