Every zodiac sign, ranked
Cancer is the longest sign, 32 days, and its days see more births than an average day. Per day, Virgo comes first.
- #1CancerJun 21 – Jul 229.03%357,668#3
- #2VirgoAug 23 – Sep 228.95%354,754#1
- #3LeoJul 23 – Aug 228.90%352,614#2
- #4GeminiMay 21 – Jun 208.47%335,710#5
- #5LibraSep 23 – Oct 228.39%332,531#4
- #6TaurusApr 20 – May 208.34%330,599#7
- #7ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 218.18%324,271#6
- #8PiscesFeb 19 – Mar 208.12%321,891#8
- #9SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 218.05%318,737#9
- #10AquariusJan 20 – Feb 188.03%318,148#10
- #11AriesMar 21 – Apr 198.02%317,759#11
- #12CapricornDec 22 – Jan 197.50%297,093#12
Cancer, day by day
July 7 is the most common Cancer birthday, July 4 the rarest
July 7#5 of 366 · 11,784 births a yearCancer is the most common sign in 16 of 27 countries
Elsewhere it is Virgo in 8 countries, Taurus in Argentina and Brazil, and Pisces in Peru.
| Place | Most common signSign | Share of birthsShare | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | |||
| United States | Cancer | 9.03% | NCHS, 1989–2024 |
| Argentina | Taurus | 9.02% | DEIS, 2018–2023 |
| Brazil | Taurus | 9.07% | DATASUS, 1997–2024 |
| Chile | Virgo | 8.72% | DEIS, 1990–2017 |
| Costa Rica | Virgo | 9.10% | INEC Costa Rica, 2014–2024 |
| Ecuador | Cancer | 8.95% | INEC, 2013–2023 |
| Guatemala | Virgo | 9.18% | INE Guatemala, 2018–2024 |
| Mexico | Virgo | 9.56% | INEGI, 2017–2023 |
| Peru | Pisces | 8.78% | INEI, 2019–2025 |
| Europe | |||
| Belgium | Cancer | 9.10% | Statbel, 1992–2025 |
| Denmark | Cancer | 9.38% | Statistics Denmark, 2007–2025 |
| England & Wales | Cancer | 8.96% | ONS, 1995–2025 |
| Finland | Cancer | 9.22% | Statistics Finland, 2010–2025 |
| France | Cancer | 9.06% | INSEE, 1998–2024 |
| Germany | Cancer | 9.43% | Destatis, 2014–2025 |
| Hungary | Cancer | 9.26% | KSH, 1970–2020 |
| Ireland | Cancer | 9.01% | CSO, 1980–2023 |
| Latvia | Cancer | 9.37% | CSB, 1996–2025 |
| Netherlands | Cancer | 9.12% | CBS, 1995–2025 |
| Norway | Cancer | 9.68% | SSB, 2011–2025 |
| Portugal | Virgo | 8.94% | INE Portugal, 1980–2025 |
| Slovenia | Cancer | 9.30% | SURS, 2000–2025 |
| Switzerland | Cancer | 9.11% | FSO, 1969–2025 |
| Asia & Pacific | |||
| Japan | Cancer | 8.93% | e-Stat, 1996–2025 |
| Malaysia | Virgo | 8.92% | DOSM, 2000–2022 |
| New Zealand | Virgo | 8.71% | Stats NZ, 1980–2023 |
| Philippines | Virgo | 9.39% | PSA, 2006–2024 |
Quick answers
What is the most common zodiac sign?
Cancer, in the United States: 9.03% of births, about 357,668 a year, born June 21 to July 22. Counted per day, Virgo comes first; Cancer leads on share because it has 32 days to Virgo's 31.
What is the least common zodiac sign?
Capricorn, with 7.50% of US births, about 297,093 a year. It is the shortest sign, 29 days. It holds Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the days hospitals postpone every delivery they can.
Why is Cancer the most common zodiac sign?
Cancer comes first on two counts: it is the longest sign, and its days see more births than an average day. It runs June 21 to July 22, and its days see about 11,177 births each, +3.1% against an average day.
Is the most common zodiac sign the same in every country?
No. Cancer is the most common sign in 16 of 27 countries we hold records for. Elsewhere it is Virgo in 8 countries, Taurus in Argentina and Brazil, and Pisces in Peru.
How is a zodiac sign's share of births counted?
A sign's share is the births on its dates in an average year in the United States, divided by all births (NCHS, 1989–2024). Births per day divide that total by the sign's days, 29 to 32, so a long sign does not win just for being long.