December

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December Pronunciation

December is pronounced dih-SEM-bər /dɪˈsɛm.bər/High

Meaning: From the month December — from Latin decem, 'ten' (originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar); a month/word-nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A wintry month-name: December is the twelfth month (Latin 'ten'). Distinctive, cozy, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningFrom the month December — from Latin decem, 'ten' (originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar); a month/word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#5172 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,586

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

December comes from the month December — from Latin decem, 'ten' (it was the tenth month of the early Roman calendar, before January and February were added). A distinctive, cozy month/word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-twelfth-month at the root, and cozy.

Did you know? December, the twelfth month, takes its name from Latin decem, 'ten' (it was the tenth month of the old Roman calendar) — a distinctive, wintry month-name, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — December — word origin

Variations

Decembre

Nicknames

DeceEmber

Themes & Styles

English Latin Word-name Month-name

If you like December…

Autumn— a companion season word-name

Winter— another wintry word-name

Ember— a fellow warm word-name

November— echoes that soft -er sound

October— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce December?

December is pronounced dih-SEM-bər (/dɪˈsɛm.bər/). Press play above to hear December said aloud.

How do you say December?

December is said dih-SEM-bər (/dɪˈsɛm.bər/). Press play above to hear December said aloud.

What does the name December mean?

December is the twelfth month, from Latin decem, 'ten' (the tenth month of the old Roman calendar).

Is December a boy or girl name?

December is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is December?

December is a rare name in the U.S.