May Birthdays, Zodiac Signs, Celebrities Born by date, Flowers & Symbols!

March 01, 2025

May is a beautiful month to have a birthday in. It's just really starting to warm up, with better weather for trips and outdoor activities and flowers coming into bloom. Let's explore everything that makes May birthdays so special from zodiac signs and celebrities that share your birthday, to symbols and flowers that represent the month of May and the signs within it.

May Birthday Zodiac Signs

May babies are born under either Taurus or Gemini. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) are reliable and patient, while Geminis (May 21 – June 20) are adaptable and full of curiosity. Two very different vibes, but both full of personality.

May Birthstones

The emerald is May’s main birthstone. This lush green gem symbolises wisdom, growth, patience, and has long been associated with royalty and springtime renewal.

Meaning: Renewal, growth, and wisdom.
Colour: A deep, rich green reflecting the height of spring.

May Birth Flowers

May’s birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the hawthorn. The lily of the valley often symbolises sweetness and the return of happiness, while hawthorn represents hope and supreme joy.

Famous Birthdays in May

UK:

Florence Nightingale (12 May 1820) – Pioneer of modern nursing
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859) – Creator of Sherlock Holmes
David Beckham (2 May 1975) – Football icon
Adele (5 May 1988) – Award-winning singer

USA:

Audrey Hepburn (4 May 1929) – Actress and humanitarian
John F. Kennedy (29 May 1917) – 35th President of the United States
Dwayne Johnson (2 May 1972) – Actor and former wrestler
Megan Fox (16 May 1986) – Actress

May Celebrities by Date

Each day of May has its own slice of celebrity sparkle. Here’s a full list of notable UK and US figures by date, and why they’re famous.

May 1

Joanna Lumley (UK) – "Absolutely Fabulous" actress
Tim McGraw (USA) – Country singer

May 2

David Beckham (UK) – Footballer
Dwayne Johnson (USA) – Actor/wrestler

May 3

Frankie Valli (USA) – Singer
Bing Crosby (USA) – Crooner

May 4

Rory McIlroy (UK) – Golfer
Audrey Hepburn (USA) – Actress

May 5

Adele (UK) – Singer
Chris Brown (USA) – Musician

May 6

Tony Blair (UK) – Politician
George Clooney (USA) – Actor/director

May 7

Gary Cooper (UK) – Actor
Johnny Unitas (USA) – NFL star

May 8

Enrique Iglesias (Spain) – Singer
Harry S. Truman (USA) – President

May 9

Rosario Dawson (USA) – Actress
Billy Joel (USA) – Musician

May 10

Bono (Ireland) – U2 singer
Fred Astaire (USA) – Dancer/actor

May 11

Natasha Richardson (UK) – Actress
Salvador Dalí (USA/Spain) – Artist

May 12

Florence Nightingale (UK) – Nurse
Katharine Hepburn (USA) – Actress

May 13

Daphne du Maurier (UK) – Author
Stevie Wonder (USA) – Musician

May 14

George Lucas (USA) – Director
Mark Zuckerberg (USA) – Tech entrepreneur

May 15

Andy Murray (UK) – Tennis player
Madeleine Albright (USA) – Diplomat

May 16

Janet Jackson (USA) – Pop star
Megan Fox (USA) – Actress

May 17

Enya (UK/Ireland) – Singer
Dennis Hopper (USA) – Actor/director

May 18

Bertrand Russell (UK) – Philosopher
Tina Fey (USA) – Comedian

May 19

Pete Townshend (UK) – Musician
Grace Jones (USA) – Singer/model

May 20

Cher (USA) – Singer
James Stewart (USA) – Actor

May 21

Arthur Conan Doyle (UK) – Author
Mr. T (USA) – Actor

May 22

Laurence Olivier (UK) – Actor
Naomi Campbell (USA/UK) – Model

May 23

Joan Collins (UK) – Actress
Drew Carey (USA) – Comedian/host

May 24

Bob Dylan (USA) – Singer
Priscilla Presley (USA) – Actress

May 25

Ian McKellen (UK) – Actor
Frank Oz (USA) – Puppeteer/director

May 26

Stevie Nicks (USA) – Singer
John Wayne (USA) – Actor

May 27

Christopher Lee (UK) – Actor
Vincent Price (USA) – Actor

May 28

Kylie Minogue (AUS) – Pop star
Gladys Knight (USA) – Singer

May 29

Noel Gallagher (UK) – Musician
John F. Kennedy (USA) – President

May 30

Idina Menzel (USA) – Singer/actress
Mel Blanc (USA) – Voice actor

May 31

Colin Farrell (Ireland) – Actor
Clint Eastwood (USA) – Actor/director

Fun Facts & Beliefs About May Birthdays

May babies are thought to be luckier and taller on average.
They’re more likely to be night owls than early birds.
Children born in May tend to perform better in school early on.
They may have a higher chance of living to 100.
More celebrities are born in May than many other months.
They often blend Taurus determination with Gemini curiosity.
Emeralds, their birthstone, are linked with love and luck.
Born during a seasonal shift, they may adapt to change better than most.

Historical Events in May

4 May – Star Wars Day: "May the Fourth be with you!" A global celebration of all things Jedi.
8 May – VE Day: Celebrating the end of World War II in Europe in 1945. Bunting, dancing, and pure joy!
25 May – Towel Day: A quirky tribute to Douglas Adams, author of *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy* – don’t forget your towel!

May Birthday Card Ideas

"May the Force Be With You" Star Wars-themed pun card for May 4th.
Emerald-themed cards with green shimmer and sparkle.
Lily of the Valley designs with cheerful blooms.
Zodiac-themed cards with Taurus/Gemini flair.
Cards highlighting celebrity birthday twins.

DIY Birthday Card Ideas for May

Shiny emerald cut-outs with “You’re a Gem!”
Floral drawings or printouts of May’s birth flowers.
Gemini dual-face cards for double the fun.
Mini May calendar design with their birthdate circled.
Celebrity birthday twin collage.

May Birthday Messages

"Born in May? That explains the good looks and natural charm!"
"Hope your birthday’s as fresh and fabulous as a spring morning!"
"Wishing you emerald-level vibes and gemstone-level greatness today!"
"Two things I love in May: sunshine and you. Happy Birthday!"
"Forget flowers – you're the real bloom around here!"
"Happy Birthday to a Taurus who’s solid gold (or should I say emerald?)"
"Gemini twins might be double trouble, but you’re double the fun."
"History was made on your birthday – because you were born!"
"Wishing you famous-level success this year (you share a birthday with legends, after all)."
"You were born in May – that means you're basically royalty in the world of birthdays."

Spring Birthday Party Ideas

Throw a garden-themed bash with spring flowers, pastel colours, and fresh seasonal food. Think cucumber sandwiches, floral cakes, and photo booths with celeb masks and flower crowns!

Decorations: Floral bunting, flower crowns, pastel balloons.
Food: Seasonal nibbles – berry tarts, iced biscuits, lemonade.
Games: "Guess the May Celeb", spring charades, and a potting station.

March Birthday flowers, symbols and ideas.