Have you ever met someone who shares your birthday? It’s a fun way to bond and discover something unique in common. Some months are more popular for birth than others; USA Today reported that September leads with the top 10 most common birth dates, while August claims the title of the most celebrated birthday month. Meanwhile, The least common birthday is Leap Day or Feb. 29, and the rarest birthday is Dec. 25.

Why are there fewer births on Christmas Day?

According to a 2020 analysis from the National Bureau of Economic Research, there are 18% fewer births the day of or after a holiday. While the paper highlights several factors, the decline is attributed to less cesarean sections being scheduled due to reduced hospital staffing.

Parents may be more inclined to delay their scheduled procedures due to the various challenges associated with a Christmas due date.

The Conversation reported that Dec. 35 is the least popular day to give birth in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Around 30% to 40% fewer babies are born on this day than any other day of the year.

Dec. 25 is one of 10 rare birthdays in these countries, along with England & Wales and Ireland.

What celebrities are born on or around the holidays?

Having a birthday around the holidays may be rare, but sharing it with celebrities puts you in great company.

Here is a list of famous people (past and present) born on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to People:

• Ryan Seacrest (Dec. 24)
• Louis Tomlinson (Dec. 24)
• Lee Daniels (Dec. 24)
• Ava Gardener (Dec. 24)
• Dr. Anthony Fauci (Dec. 24)
• Ricky Martin (Dec. 24)
• Jimmy Buffet (Dec. 25)
• Annie Lennox (Dec. 25)
• Sissy Spacek (Dec. 25)
• Helena Christensen (Dec. 25)
• Justin Trudeau (Dec. 25)
• Dido (Dec. 25)
• Barbara Mandrell (Dec. 25)
• Humphrey Bogart (Dec. 25)