Born in September: birthstone, flower, zodiac & more
September birthdays come with the Sapphire birthstone, the Aster birth flower, and two zodiac signs: Virgo and Libra. 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: Sapphire
The September birthstone is Sapphire: a royal blue gem symbolizing wisdom, loyalty and nobility — long worn by royalty as protection.
Birth flower: Aster
The September birth flower is the Aster, a star-shaped bloom symbolizing wisdom, faith and love.
September zodiac signs
September in birthday folklore
September is statistically the most common birth month in the United States — precise, polished Virgos and diplomatic Libras everywhere you look.
Did you know? More Americans are born in September than any other month; several dates in mid-September rank among the most common birthdays of all.
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Famous people born in September
- Zendaya (Sep 1)
- Beyoncé (Sep 4)
- Bill Murray (Sep 21)
- Bruce Springsteen (Sep 23)
- Will Smith (Sep 25)
- Serena Williams (Sep 26)