More people are born on September 27 in England and Wales than on any other day of the year, according to official figures. The Office of National Statistics released figures showing the average number of births for each date, with December 26 seeing the fewest babies born.
Between 2001 to 2021 , an average of 1,993 people were born on September 27 each year - almost 50% more than the December 26 average of 1,345.
The rest of the top five most popular dates were within a week of September 27, with September 24 (1,987), September 25 (1,980), October 1 and September 23 (both 1,979) also likely.
