Christmas it is celebrated in more than 160 countries around the world, bringing people together to exchange gifts and enjoy time with loved ones. While there are countless reasons to celebrate this holiday, having a baby on December 25 is less likely to be one of them.
Have you ever met someone who shares your birthday? It’s a fun way to come together and discover something unique in common. Some months are more popular for births than others; USA Today reported that September leads with the 10 most common birthdays, while August claims the title of most celebrated birthday month. Meanwhile, the least common birthday is Leap Day or February 29, and the rarest birthday is December 25.
Why are there fewer births on Christmas Day?
According to a 2020 analysis of the National Office of Economic Researchthere are 18% fewer births on or after a holiday. While the paper highlights several factors, the decline is attributed to fewer caesareans scheduled due to the reduction of hospital staff.
Parents may be more inclined to delay their scheduled procedures due to the various challenges associated with the Christmas due date.
The Conversation reported that December 35 is the least popular day to give birth in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Between 30% and 40% fewer babies are born on this day than any other day of the year.
December 25 is one of 10 rare birthdays in these countries, along with England and Wales and Ireland.
Which celebrities are born on or around the holidays?
Having a birthday during the holidays may be rare, but sharing it with celebrities puts you in great company.
This is a list of famous people (past and present) born on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to people:
- Ryan Seacrest (December 24)
- Louis Tomlinson (December 24)
- Lee Daniels (December 24)
- Ava Gardener (December 24)
- Dr. Anthony Fauci (December 24)
- Ricky Martin (December 24)
- Jimmy Buffet (December 25)
- Annie Lennox (December 25)
- Sissy Spacek (December 25)
- Helena Christensen (December 25)
- Justin Trudeau (December 25)
- Dido (December 25)
- Barbara Mandrell (December 25)
- Humphrey Bogart (December 25)
