May 16 Birthday

Zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower and more for everyone born on May 16.

May 16 zodiac sign: Taurus

Taurus is a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, so it is associated with comfort, beauty and security. The Bull is known for working steadily toward a goal and enjoying good food, music and nature.

More about May birthdays

How common is a May 16 birthday?

May 16 is the 125th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,330 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 1% more than on an average day.

Based on US birth records, 1994–2014. See every date ranked.

What day of the week was May 16?

Here’s the day of the week May 16 fell on each year, and the Chinese zodiac animal for someone born that day.

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May 16 birthday questions

What zodiac sign is May 16?

People born on May 16 are Taurus (♉), the Bull. Taurus season runs from April 20 – May 20.

What is the birthstone for May 16?

The birthstone for May 16 is the May birthstone: emerald.

What is the birth flower for May 16?

May’s birth flowers are the lily of the valley and hawthorn.

Is May 16 on a cusp?

No. May 16 is well inside Taurus season, so the sign is the same whatever the year.

How rare is a May 16 birthday?

May 16 is the 125th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,330 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 1% more than on an average day.

What day of the year is May 16?

May 16 is day 136 of the year, or day 137 in a leap year.

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