Why are there statistically more birthdays in October?

Firstly, there are not more birthdays in October. The month in which most babies are born is August, and it has been so for some time. However October is 3rd in the list and this may be due to it having. 1. 31 days. read more

Firstly, there are not more birthdays in October. The month in which most babies are born is August, and it has been so for some time. However October is 3rd in the list and this may be due to it having. 1. 31 days. Many babies are born each day and the difference between February and August makes the difference pretty obvious. 2. Date of conception. read more

I cannot relate to this question because no one has an October birthday at my place of business. We have a calendar compiled by the receptionist and there is not a single name in that month. Looking at it from a scientific perspective, you can look at holidays or weather patterns 9-10 months in advance for an answer. read more

There are multiple reasons why this seems like a paradox. One is that when in a room with 22 other people, if a person compares his or her birthday with the birthdays of the other people it would make for only 22 comparisons—only 22 chances for people to share the same birthday. read more