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October Pronunciation

October is pronounced ok-TOH-bər /ɑkˈtoʊ.bər/High

Meaning: The tenth month; from Latin octo, 'eight', as the eighth month of the old Roman calendarHigh

In 30 seconds: Autumn's golden peak, made a name: October carries falling leaves, harvest light, and a Latin number — the eighth month before Rome shuffled its calendar. Bold, atmospheric, and rare.

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningThe tenth month; from Latin octo, 'eight', as the eighth month of the old Roman calendar

U.S. rank (2024)#3619 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

October comes from Latin octo, 'eight' — the eighth month of the early Roman year, stranded at tenth when the calendar shifted. As a given name it belongs to the bolder month-name wave with November and Winter, chosen for golden-autumn atmosphere.

It registers thinly and recently for girls. Rare, harvest-toned, and Toby-or-Ober equipped as nicknames.

Did you know? October means 'eighth month' but lands tenth — like September and November, it kept its old Roman number even after January and February pushed it back two slots.

Overall data confidence 90%

Oxford English Dictionary — October — name history

Variations

Octobyr

Nicknames

TobyTobieObie

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If you like October…

November— the sister month name

Autumn— the season October crowns

Winter— a fellow cold-season word name

Ember— the companion warm-mood pick

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce October?

October is pronounced ok-TOH-bər (/ɑkˈtoʊ.bər/). Press play above to hear October said aloud.

How do you say October?

October is said ok-TOH-bər (/ɑkˈtoʊ.bər/). Press play above to hear October said aloud.

What does the name October mean?

October is the month name, from Latin octo, 'eight' — the eighth month of the old Roman calendar.

Is October a boy or girl name?

October is used mainly as a girl's name.

How popular is October?

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