Newborn Numbers

The number of births in the US fell to 3.61 million, the lowest level since 1979 and down 4% from 2019. The fertility rate, or the average number of babies/woman over her lifetime, fell to 1.64, the lowest ever. Births peaked in 2007, and except for 2014 have fallen every year since. Birthrates fell for women of all ages including those 40-44, which had been steadily rising since 1985.