May Birthdays
Birthstone, birth flower and zodiac signs for everyone born in May.
May birthstone
| Stone | Color | Hardness (Mohs) | Said to symbolize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald | Green | 7.5–8 | Rebirth, love and wisdom |
Hardness is on the Mohs scale, where 10 is diamond. Stones under 7 scratch more easily, so they suit pendants and earrings better than everyday rings.
May birth flower
- Lily of the valley: sweetness, humility and the return of happiness
- Hawthorn: hope and supreme happiness
May zodiac signs
Every May birthday
How common are May birthdays?
About 11,022 babies are born on an average May day in the US. The busiest May birthday is May 23 and the quietest is May 26.
| Date | Rank (of 366) | Average births a year |
|---|---|---|
| May 23 | 89 | 11,574 |
| May 24 | 109 | 11,404 |
| May 16 | 125 | 11,330 |
| May 22 | 126 | 11,330 |
| May 21 | 132 | 11,298 |
| May 20 | 151 | 11,231 |
| May 15 | 159 | 11,203 |
| May 17 | 177 | 11,163 |
| May 2 | 181 | 11,160 |
| May 10 | 191 | 11,110 |
| May 14 | 192 | 11,109 |
| May 5 | 194 | 11,108 |
| May 9 | 203 | 11,083 |
| May 12 | 219 | 11,047 |
| May 1 | 220 | 11,046 |
| May 19 | 225 | 11,032 |
| May 8 | 236 | 11,002 |
| May 6 | 243 | 10,985 |
| May 7 | 245 | 10,983 |
| May 3 | 264 | 10,944 |
| May 30 | 266 | 10,943 |
| May 18 | 277 | 10,929 |
| May 25 | 304 | 10,861 |
| May 28 | 310 | 10,833 |
| May 29 | 312 | 10,823 |
| May 11 | 321 | 10,774 |
| May 31 | 326 | 10,757 |
| May 4 | 328 | 10,746 |
| May 13 | 331 | 10,729 |
| May 27 | 333 | 10,720 |
| May 26 | 349 | 10,425 |
May birthday questions
- What is the May birthstone?
- The May birthstone is emerald.
- What is the May birth flower?
- May’s birth flowers are lily of the valley and hawthorn.
- What zodiac signs are in May?
- Taurus (May 1–20) and Gemini (May 21–31).
- What is the most common birthday in May?
- May 23 is the most common May birthday (89th of the year), and May 26 is the least common.