Born in December: birthstone, flower, zodiac & more
December birthdays come with the Turquoise birthstone, the Narcissus birth flower, and two zodiac signs: Sagittarius and Capricorn. Here's everything the traditions associated with this month.
Birthstones and flowers are cultural traditions with different lists and interpretations. Personality descriptions are for entertainment, not scientific conclusions. See GIA's birthstone guide for gems and alternative stones by month.
Birthstone: Turquoise
The December birthstone is Turquoise: one of the oldest gems mined by humans, symbolizing luck, protection and friendship.
Birth flower: Narcissus
The December birth flower is the Narcissus, symbolizing hope, renewal and good wishes for the year ahead.
December zodiac signs
December in birthday folklore
December babies share their month with the holidays and handle it with grace (and a lifetime of combo gifts). Adventurous Sagittarius energy gives way to determined Capricorn as the year turns.
Did you know? December 25 is among the rarest birthdays in the U.S. — while late December babies are famously overrepresented among pro athletes thanks to school-year age cutoffs.
Want the full breakdown for your exact date? Try the free birthday personality tool: zodiac, life path number, birthstone and more from your birth date.
Famous people born in December
- Britney Spears (Dec 2)
- Walt Disney (Dec 5)
- Taylor Swift (Dec 13)
- Brad Pitt (Dec 18)
- Denzel Washington (Dec 28)
- LeBron James (Dec 30)