Everyone's birthday is special, but some people may have an extra unique or uncommon day to celebrate. Interestingly enough, the patterns for rare birthdays occur for some very human reasons. Let's take a look at the rarest birthdays and what makes them so unique.
What are the rarest birthdays?
February 29th: February 29th (Leap Day during Leap Year) is the rarest birthday with only a one in roughly 1,460 chance of being born on this date. February is one of the least popular months for new births.
The second rarest birthday is Christmas Eve, December 24th.
Other uncommon birthdays include January 1st, December 25th, and January 2nd.
More unusual birth dates
July 4th is often overshadowed by national celebrations in the United States, so it’s fitting it’s also one of the rarer birth dates.
September 11th has seen a notable dip in birth rates since the events of 2001, making this day of the year considerably less common for birthdays.
December 31st is a day when many are preoccupied with New Year's Eve festivities, which may contribute to its rarity as a birthday.
April 1st, April Fool's Day, a day often associated with pranks and jests, also ranks lower in common birth dates.
November 27th can sometimes coincide with Thanksgiving in the United States, a day typically reserved for family gatherings and gratitude. This means a low number of scheduled births, which may influence its occurrence as a birth date.
What are the rarest Zodiac signs?
According to astrologer Dean Burnett, the rarest Zodiac signs are Aquarius and Leo. This is due to statistical factors such as birth rates and seasonality, rather than anything related to the actual traits of these signs. Remember, February isn’t a common birth month. In second place for least common Zodiac signs are Gemini and Capricorn.
Celebrities and historical figures with rare birthdays
February 29th: Rapper Ja Rule, actor Antonio Sabato Jr., and Superman were all born on a leap day.
December 24th: Actor Ryan Seacrest, designer Kate Spade, Ricky Martin and Lee Daniels all share this unique birth date.
January 1st: Author J.D. Salinger, Paul Revere and Grandmaster Flash were all born on New Year's Day.
December 25th: Humphrey Bogart, Jimmy Buffet, Dido, and Canadian Prime Miniser Justin Trudeau all share this seldom-seen birthday.
January 2nd: Kate Bosworth, and Dax Shepard were born on this date.
Whether your birthday is on a rare date or not, it’s a personal hallmark that's worthy of celebration. Embracing these unique quirks in our calendar can make for memorable stories and special celebrations that stand out a little bit more.
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