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October

♂ Boy

Pronounced ok-TOH-ber /ɒkˈtoʊ.bər/High

Meaning: From the month October — from Latin octo, 'eight' (the eighth month of the old Roman calendar); a month/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The tenth month: October is a month/word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'ok-TOH-ber').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the month October — from Latin octo, 'eight' (the eighth month of the old Roman calendar); a month/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7113 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320162024

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

October comes from the month October — from Latin octo, 'eight' (the eighth month of the old Roman calendar, before January and February were added; we note the word-name). A crisp, modern month-name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'ok-TOH-ber'; nickname Tobi).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-tenth-month at the root, and modern.

Did you know? October comes from Latin octo, 'eight' — it was the eighth month of the old Roman calendar — a crisp, modern month/word-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the word-name; said 'ok-TOH-ber').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — October — month/word-name

Variations

Octobre

Nicknames

Tobi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name October mean?

October is a month/word-name — from Latin octo, 'eight' (the eighth month of the old Roman calendar); we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce October?

It's said ok-TOH-ber /ɒkˈtoʊ.bər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is October a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is October?

October is a very rare name in the U.S.

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