August Birthdays
Birthstone, birth flower and zodiac signs for everyone born in August.
August birthstone
| Stone | Color | Hardness (Mohs) | Said to symbolize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peridot | Olive to lime green | 6.5–7 | Strength, and protection from bad dreams |
| Spinel | Red, pink, blue or black | 8 | Renewal and hope |
| Sardonyx | Bands of red and white | 6.5–7 | Courage, happiness and clear communication |
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.
August birth flower
- Gladiolus: strength of character and integrity
- Poppy: remembrance, imagination and peace
August zodiac signs
- Leo: August 1–22 (full sign July 23 – August 22)
- Virgo: August 23–31 (full sign August 23 – September 22)
Every August birthday
How common are August birthdays?
About 11,712 babies are born on an average August day in the US. The busiest August birthday is August 8 and the quietest is August 3.
| Date | Rank (of 366) | Average births a year |
|---|---|---|
| August 8 | 15 | 12,006 |
| August 29 | 20 | 11,977 |
| August 15 | 21 | 11,974 |
| August 28 | 26 | 11,910 |
| August 22 | 31 | 11,875 |
| August 30 | 35 | 11,846 |
| August 16 | 36 | 11,831 |
| August 20 | 37 | 11,825 |
| August 1 | 38 | 11,824 |
| August 12 | 44 | 11,790 |
| August 27 | 46 | 11,782 |
| August 9 | 49 | 11,762 |
| August 14 | 51 | 11,744 |
| August 18 | 57 | 11,719 |
| August 21 | 60 | 11,697 |
| August 23 | 61 | 11,696 |
| August 19 | 63 | 11,677 |
| August 26 | 64 | 11,657 |
| August 5 | 66 | 11,650 |
| August 11 | 68 | 11,644 |
| August 7 | 70 | 11,638 |
| August 6 | 73 | 11,630 |
| August 2 | 74 | 11,629 |
| August 25 | 78 | 11,615 |
| August 4 | 82 | 11,605 |
| August 31 | 85 | 11,592 |
| August 17 | 87 | 11,588 |
| August 10 | 96 | 11,527 |
| August 13 | 98 | 11,512 |
| August 24 | 101 | 11,489 |
| August 3 | 116 | 11,367 |
August birthday questions
- What is the August birthstone?
- August has 3 birthstones: Peridot, Spinel and Sardonyx.
- What is the August birth flower?
- August’s birth flowers are gladiolus and poppy.
- What zodiac signs are in August?
- Leo (August 1–22) and Virgo (August 23–31).
- What is the most common birthday in August?
- August 8 is the most common August birthday (15th of the year), and August 3 is the least common.