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November

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Pronounced noh-VEM-bər /noʊˈvɛm.bər/High

Meaning: The eleventh month; from Latin novem, 'nine', as the ninth month of the old Roman calendarHigh

In 30 seconds: Autumn's quietest month, made a name: November carries woodsmoke, bare branches, and a Latin number — the ninth month before Rome rejiggered its calendar. Moody, modern, and rare.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningThe eleventh month; from Latin novem, 'nine', as the ninth month of the old Roman calendar
U.S. rank (2025)#3958 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,004

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019712025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

November comes from Latin novem, 'nine' — the ninth month of the early Roman year, stranded at eleventh when the calendar shifted. As a given name it belongs to the modern month-name wave with June, April, and the bolder October and Winter, chosen for its misty, contemplative mood.

It registers thinly and recently for girls. Rare, atmospheric, and Nova-or-Ember-equipped as nicknames.

Did you know? November means 'ninth month' but sits eleventh — Rome's calendar once started in March, and the autumn months kept their old numbers even after January and February were added.
Overall data confidence 90%
Oxford English Dictionary — November — name history

Variations

Novemberlee

Nicknames

NovaEmberNovie

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If you like November…

October— the sister month name in the same wave
Winter— a fellow cold-season word name
Autumn— the season November belongs to
Ember— the nickname-and-mood companion

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Frequently Asked

What does the name November mean?

November is the month name, from Latin novem, 'nine' — the ninth month of the old Roman calendar.

How do you pronounce November?

It's said noh-VEM-bər /noʊˈvɛm.bər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is November a boy or girl name?

November is used mainly as a girl's name.

How popular is November?

November is a rare month name for girls in the U.S.

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