December vs Kaitlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

December

Girl #5,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenth month (in original Roman calendar)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,239
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Dece, Bree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Kaitlin Rank #5,120

Kaitlin is more popular, ranked #5120 vs #5239 for December.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

Kaitlin ___

  • Kaitlin Marie
  • Kaitlin Anne
  • Kaitlin Elizabeth
  • Kaitlin Grace
  • Kaitlin Rose
  • Kaitlin Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Kaitlin

Maeve Siobhan Declan Brendan Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Kaitlin more popular?

Kaitlin is more popular, ranked #5120 compared to December at #5239 in the United States.

What do December and Kaitlin mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Kaitlin means "pure, chaste" (Greek origin).

Are December and Kaitlin boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Kaitlin is primarily a girl name.

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