Is Your Birthday Popular? The Most and Least Common Birthdays Revealed

Have you ever wondered how your birthday stacks up against everyone else's?

A fascinating new tool from The Daily Mail reveals the popularity of every single birthday in the U.K., using data from births in England and Wales between 1995 and 2023.

The results? September babies reign supreme, with September 27 taking the top spot as the most common birthday.

On average, 1,944 babies were born on that day each year during the study period. The data suggests that couples feel festive during the holidays, leading to a baby boom roughly nine months later.

On the flip side, December 26, also known as Boxing Day, is the least common birthday, with an average of just 1,311 babies born annually. Christmas Day (December 25) isn’t far behind, ranking as the second least common birthday with 1,378 births per year. This trend can be chalked up to the fact that hospitals tend to avoid scheduling inductions and elective C-sections on major holidays, pushing births to other dates.

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How Do Holiday Birthdays Rank?

Holidays seem to have mixed popularity when it comes to birthdays. Here’s where some well-known dates fall on the list:

• New Year’s Day (January 1): 364th (not so popular)
• Valentine’s Day (February 14): 185th
• St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): 284th
• Halloween (October 31): 187th
• July 4 (U.S. Independence Day): 46th (pretty popular!)

What About Birthdays in Canada?

In Canada, the trend shifts slightly. August and July are the most popular birth months, with September occasionally claiming the top spot since 2013. This makes summer and early fall the prime baby season up north.

Why Do These Trends Matter?

Whether you're born on a rare holiday or smack in the middle of September’s baby boom, your birthday tells a story about timing, cultural trends, and even hospital scheduling habits.

If you’re curious about how popular your birthday is, this new tool might be worth checking out—just be prepared to share your findings at the next family gathering!

So, is your birthday a hit or a hidden gem? Share this post and let your friends weigh in on the birthday popularity game!