All about the name DECEMBER

Meaning, origin, history.

December is derived from the Latin word 'decem', meaning ten. It was originally used to denote the tenth month of the Roman calendar. However, following the implementation of the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century, December became the twelfth and final month of the year, marking the beginning of winter in many regions. The name December is associated with festivity and joy, as it coincides with popular celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's Day.

Popularity of the name DECEMBER since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The number of births with the name December has increased slightly over the six-year period from 2016 to 2022, with a total of eleven babies named December during this time."