Fun Facts About May Birthday Babies

May is full of bright colors and new beginnings, and it’s a wonderful time of year for a birthday—and the perfect month to have a baby. “I’m excited to be having a May baby for a few reasons,” shares The Bump community member FaithLoveHope10. “For one thing, I can just slap on a onesie and go. No bundling up for freezing weather! And baby gets to have an outdoor birthday party in the warm spring weather.” Moreover, as you’re enjoying the sunshine and blooms, you get to soak it all in with your newbie in tow.

Are you expecting a May baby—or do you already have a little one at home who’ll be celebrating a May birthday? Either way, their calendar moment has arrived! Read on for some fun facts about May birthday babies, unique birthday party ideas for your may-by and more.

May Birthday Sign

The May birthday Zodiac signs are Taurus and Gemini—the bull and the twins. Do your May baby’s vibes match with their Zodiac sign traits? Read on to find out.

Taurus

Taurus babies are born between April 21 and May 20. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Zodiac symbol for Taurus is the bull, which represents an anchoring force. Tauruses are said to be grounded, steady and drawn to decadent sensory experiences. “Taurus babies are generally placid and chill, and they often like food, comfort and routines, as well as napping,” says Talisa Zampieri, an intuitive tarot reader, astrologer and founder of Two Wander Astrology. (A child who loves to nap? Maybe we all need to plan for May babies!) “They may be quite stubborn when they’ve set their heart and mind on something and don’t like to be pushed or exerted too much.”

Melissa M., mom of one in Acworth, Georgia, says, “My Taurus daughter is easygoing, a lover of comfort—she loves her routines and isn’t a fan of sudden change—and she’s affectionate and loyal.”

Gemini

Gemini babies are born between May 21 and June 20. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Gemini Zodiac symbol is twins, representing the purported dual nature of Geminis. “Gemini babies will be very expressive and curious!” Zampieri says. “They love to talk, learn and make friends. They can also be cheeky!”

Joey L., dad of two in Denver, says, “My [late-May] kid displays a number of Gemini tendencies. She’s gentle, affectionate, curious and will learn quickly if she cares about something. All of these traits are most noticeable in the way she approaches animals.”

May Birth Flower

May’s primary birth flower is the lily of the valley, and its secondary birth flower is the hawthorn. The lily of the valley flower is white and bell-shaped and symbolizes humility and a return to happiness. Hawthorns are white or pink flowers that grow on shrubs and trees with thorny branches, and they represent sturdiness and love.

May Birthstone

A May baby’s birthstone is the emerald, which has a rich green hue that evokes lushness, springtime and renewal. According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), emeralds have attracted royals like Egyptian pharaohs, Incan emperors and Cleopatra throughout history. The GIA also says emeralds have historically been thought to have therapeutic or even magical properties.

How Common Are May Birthdays?

According to an analysis of births in the United States from 1994 to 2014, May is the sixth most common birth month, with 11,022 average daily births. The most popular May birthday is May 23, with 11,574 average daily births, and the least popular May birthday is May 26, with 10,425 average daily births.

Celebrity Birthdays in May

May birthday babies share their birth month with many legends. Famous people with May birthdays include:

• Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (May 2)
• Adele (May 5)
• George Clooney (May 6)
• Stevie Wonder (May 13)
• Cate Blanchett (May 14)
• Janet Jackson (May 16)
• Tina Fey (May 18)

Interesting Facts About May Babies

Did you know May babies might have a lower risk of disease? Check out a few interesting facts about May birthday babies below.

People born in May have a lower disease risk

According to a massive 2015 retrospective study on how birth month affects lifetime disease risk, May babies are the healthiest people around! The study, which analyzed medical records from 1,749,400 New Yorkers born between 1900 and 2000, found evidence that “birth month has a significant impact” on diseases developed during one’s lifetime—and May-born babies appear to have the lowest disease risk overall.

May babies tend to be smaller at birth

A 2005 study of birth weight by month revealed that May babies tend to have the lowest birth weight, while October babies have the highest birth weight. Scientists hypothesized that season-based environmental factors, like vitamin D exposure, could contribute to weight differences by month.

People born in May might be night owls

A 2009 study surveying 5,720 European university students revealed that people born in May might go to bed slightly later on average than those born in the winter months. Researchers couldn’t identify definitive reasons for this, though, and note that more research on the topic is needed.

How to Celebrate Your May Baby

May can be a joyful, but hectic month for birthday celebrations. “It’s an absolutely crazy month to have a birthday for a kid who’s in school,” says Melissa M. With year-end celebrations, summer preparation and other holidays like Mother’s Day, it’s hard to fit it all in!

Despite May’s potentially busy nature, it’s a great month for gathering, especially outdoors. Olivia Pollock, etiquette and hosting expert at Evite, says that if you’re looking to celebrate your May baby, the late spring is “the perfect time to take the party outside and lean into themes that feel bright, playful and totally seasonally on-point—think gardens, baby animals and anything with flowers or sparkle.”

May is a colorful and fun month to have a birthday and an extra special month for celebrations. “Whether it’s planting, dancing or roasting s’mores, May birthdays are all about embracing the season’s energy and color in a way that feels playful, light and totally memorable,” says Pollock. After all, May is a gift—and your little ray of sunshine is the biggest blessing of all.

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