Total births
1,004
Girls' name · since 1971
November
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 1,004 babies named November, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3543
- among girls today
- 1,004
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
November currently ranks #3543 among girls' names in America, with 1,004 babies recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show November recorded 1,004 times among girls since 1971, holding rank #3543 nationally today, ahead of 80% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #3543 among girls today
- 1,004 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
November is currently the #3543 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 1,004 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3543
- among girls today
- 1,004
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
November vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3543
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named November was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
56 babies were named November in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How November compares
1,004 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
November's all-time total is 163% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | November | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,004 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 48 | 19,840 |
November's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
November splits its recorded history at 2003: 76% of all births land in the more recent half, 24% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
November at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#3,543
Active since
1971
November popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
November by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was November's strongest decade.
367 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
November births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 66
1970s
66 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 109
1990s
109 births
- 2000s
2000s
174 births
- 2010s
2010s
367 births
- 2020s
2020s
266 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 367 births (37% of all-time use).
How November compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to November's total volume
November vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
November by state
Where November concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of November's total US births 1.0%
Even split
10 of 1,004 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name November? ▼
November has been given to 1,004 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3543 as of the latest data. 56 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was November most popular? ▼
November was most popular in the 2010s decade with 367 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is November most popular? ▼
The top states for the name November are California (10 births), Ohio (10 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name November been used? ▼
Records for November go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to November? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nova, Novella, Novalee, Novah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with November's data
- November's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (367 total births) through the 2020s (266) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Novembers (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring November
Nearby Names Like November
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to November
Nova Girl
#39 55,783 births
Novella Girl
#3518 6,272 births
Novalee Girl
#743 4,567 births
Novah Girl
#889 3,469 births
Novaleigh Girl
#1794 1,451 births
Compare November side by side: November vs Nova November vs Novella November vs Novalee
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1,216 births · Peak 2017
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2,066 births · Peak 2007
Zakiyah #3546
2,035 births · Peak 2008
Jamilah #3539
2,656 births · Peak 1977
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7,134 births · Peak 2003
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "November: #3543 Girls' Name - 1,004 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/november. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for November draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.