All about the name OCTOBER

Meaning, origin, history.

October, derived from the Latin 'octo', meaning eight, is the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar. It is one of the seven months to have a length of 31 days and marks the transition from summer into fall in many parts of the world. Historically, October was originally the eighth month of the Roman calendar until January and February were added.

Popularity of the name OCTOBER since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"October appears to have experienced a significant increase in popularity as a baby name in recent years, with a total of 75 babies named October between 2016 and 2023. The number of births peaked at 21 in 2023."