November
Every November since 1971 — 1,004 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of November
November is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,958 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,004 American babies have been named November. Its peak came in 2020, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where November stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
November year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,958 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,561 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,698 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,639 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,541 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,923 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,773 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,193 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,680 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,314 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,086 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,525 |
| 2013 | 45 | #3,507 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,457 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,783 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,142 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,669 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,507 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,025 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,069 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,068 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,305 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,503 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,681 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,889 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,413 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,410 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,544 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,906 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,406 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name November in 2025?
November ranked #3,958 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named November?
1,004 babies have been named November in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name November most popular?
November peaked in 2020, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is November a boy or girl name?
November is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name November rising or falling?
November is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.