May 8 Birthday

Zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower and more for everyone born on May 8.

May 8 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 8 birthday?

May 8 is the 236th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,002 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 2% fewer than on an average day.

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

What day of the week was May 8?

Here’s the day of the week May 8 fell on each year, and the Chinese zodiac animal for someone born that day.

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May 8 birthday questions

What zodiac sign is May 8?

People born on May 8 are Taurus (♉), the Bull. Taurus season runs from April 20 – May 20.

What is the birthstone for May 8?

The birthstone for May 8 is the May birthstone: emerald.

What is the birth flower for May 8?

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

Is May 8 on a cusp?

No. May 8 is well inside Taurus season, so the sign is the same whatever the year.

How rare is a May 8 birthday?

May 8 is the 236th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,002 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 2% fewer than on an average day.

What day of the year is May 8?

May 8 is day 128 of the year, or day 129 in a leap year.

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