Year of the Rabbit: Years, Personality, Compatibility and Gifts

October 7, 2026

The Rabbit is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Rabbit years: 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.

Chinese New Year falls in late January or February, so if your birthday is early in the year, check whether you belong to the year before. Traditions vary; enjoy it for fun.

Rabbit years

1927
1939
1951: Born in 1951
1963: Born in 1963
1975: Born in 1975
1987: Born in 1987
1999: Born in 1999
2011
2023

Rabbit personality traits

Gentle
Kind
Elegant
Thoughtful
Peace-loving

Compatibility

Traditionally best with: Goat and Pig
Traditionally clashes with: Rooster

Gift ideas for a Rabbit

A scented candle
Soft loungewear
Art print
Star sign gifts: Star sign gifts

Key things to remember

Add their zodiac animal to a birthday card for a personal touch.

Frequently asked questions

What years are the year of the Rabbit?

1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.

Who is the Rabbit compatible with?

Traditionally the Goat and the Pig.

What is a good example of year of the Rabbit?

"Traditionally best with: Goat and Pig" is one of 20 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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