Born on May 22
May 22: Gemini Zodiac & Famous People
The zodiac sign for May 22 is Gemini. Famous people born on May 22 include Naomi Campbell, Rena Tanaka — 2 notable figures in all, plus this day’s birthstone, birth flower and birthday rarity.
Model · b. 1970
Actress · b. 1980
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How many people share the May 22 birthday?
~930 thousand in the U.S., ~22 million worldwide
※ Rough estimate assuming birthdays are evenly distributed (published population figures).
The May 22 birthday profile
Zodiac
Gemini
Birthstone
Emerald
Birth flower
Lily of the Valley
Birth color
Jade
Rarity
#124/366
Weekday
Which day?
💎 Emerald (Luck, Happiness & Hope) · 🌸 Lily of the Valley (Return of Happiness & Purity)
Gemini traits
General traits of the sign May 22 falls under (5/21–6/21) — not a per-day personality or fortune.
Element
Air
Modality
Mutable
Ruling planet
Mercury
Curious, quick-witted and versatile, juggling many interests with ease.
Associated strengths: Adaptable, Witty, Sociable, Curious
May 22's decan: 1st decan (0°–10°, ~May 21–May 30) — sub-ruler Mercury (Gemini)
Each sign splits into three 10° decans; the 1st is the sign itself, the 2nd and 3rd are sub-ruled by the same-element signs (a traditional rule; the boundary shifts ±1 day by year).
※ Traditional Western astrology attributes — for cultural interest, not a scientific claim.
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