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UK name, mostly boys

October

The name with Latin origins representing the tenth month of the year.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.

October is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for October popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

October is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called October. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • October ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as October.
  • October is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have October as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of October registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2023

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for October

In England and Wales birth records, October has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

50% boys
50% girls
Boys3 (50.0%)Girls3 (50.0%)

October registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,991 in 2023
  • 3 boys registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2023 (3 births)

October registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,765 in 2017
  • 3 girls registered in 2017
  • Peak: 2017 (3 births)

Meaning

What does October mean?

The name October is a relatively modern name that has its origins in the Latin word "octo", meaning eight. This is because October was originally the eighth month in the ancient Roman calendar, before the addition of January and February. The name is a direct reference to the month of October and its association with the changing of seasons and the autumnal equinox.

While the name does not have deep historical roots in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a reflection of the enduring influence of the Roman calendar and its naming conventions. The earliest recorded use of October as a given name can be traced back to the late 19th century, as it gained popularity as a unique and unconventional choice for baby names.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name October was October Cherrington, an American baseball player who was born in 1900 and played in the Major Leagues from 1923 to 1928. Another early bearer of the name was October Gonzalez, a Cuban baseball player who played in the Negro Leagues in the 1920s and 1930s.

In more recent times, the name has been embraced by parents seeking unique and nature-inspired names for their children. One of the most famous bearers of the name is October Jade Batriz, an American actress and singer who was born in 1998 and is known for her roles in various television shows and films.

Another notable individual with the name October is October Moore, an American model and actress who was born in 1976 and has appeared in various fashion campaigns and television shows. Additionally, October Gonzalez is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who was born in 1984 and has released several successful albums.

While the name October may not have a long and storied history, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and unconventional choice for baby names. Its connection to the changing seasons and the autumnal equinox has made it a popular choice for parents seeking nature-inspired names with a touch of whimsy and individuality.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

October over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as October in England and Wales, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For October, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01223201720202023

Decades

October by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether October was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4991 3 1

Related

Names similar to October

FAQ

October: questions and answers

How popular is the name October in the UK right now?

In 2023, October was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was October most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as October in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of October?

The name with Latin origins representing the tenth month of the year.

How many people are called October in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as October across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.