As time goes by, some names remain very popular among newborns. The Social Security Administration has released a list of the most popular names throughout 2024 in the United States. Among the most common names are Olivia, Liam, Emma, Noah, Amelia, and others. What were the most common names the year you were born?
The SSN is an important factor when claiming a child as a dependent for income tax purposes
The Social Security Administration’s goal is to accurately record this type of data, as parents apply for their child’s Social Security number (SSN) after birth. It’s important to note that the SSN is an important factor when claiming a child as a dependent for income tax purposes or any other financial action. If you have questions about this process, you can find more information on how to obtain a child’s SSN and card at Social Security Numbers for Children.
Therefore, the SSA keeps a comprehensive record of newborn names, making it easier to compile these types of lists. It’s important to note that name registration sometimes occurs during hospitalization, and the SSA Commissioner emphasizes the need to ensure families obtain the child’s SSN to protect their benefits. In terms of history, the SSA started recording names back in 1997, while some names have been recorded since 1880.
This is the full list of the most popular names in the United States
As for the full list of names, the SSA divides them into male and female names, as has been understood until now. Among female baby names, the 10 most popular are: Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Charlotte, Mia, Sophia, Isabella, Evelyn, Ava, and Sofia. Among male baby names, the 10 most used are: Liam, Noah, Oliver, Theodore, James, Henry, Mateo, Elijah, Lucas, and William.
A curious fact is that the name Luna, which remained in the top 10 in recent years, was knocked out by the name Sofia, which came in, in 10th position. The list also includes names considered fastest-rising, which are those that have gained popularity very quickly compared to other names. The list is completed by a total of ten names: Truce, Colsen, Bryer, Halo, Azaiah, Ailany, Aylani, Marjorie, Scottie, and Analeia.
Noah and Emma: both the top 10 names for boys and girls have remained fairly stable
Ailany, which means “chief,” according to the SSA, saw a dramatic jump in popularity in 2023, when it first appeared among the top 1,000 baby names: it ranked 805th in 2023 and 101st in 2024. Truce, on the other hand, didn’t appear among the top 1,000 names until 2024.
Since 2019, both the top 10 names for boys and girls have remained fairly stable: Noah is in second place for boys, and Emma is hovering around the top three for girls. The ranking varies slightly from year to year, but in 2024, no new names appeared in the boys’ ranking.
There are names associated with fictional characters, singers, actors…
In many countries, we’ve seen some names that always tend to come back. They were popular in past decades and are now resurfacing. We also see a recurring trend. There are names associated with fictional characters, singers, or people in the entertainment industry that become popular every so often. Aria, for example, is a name that has become quite popular in recent years. And some ’90s children have also been “affected” by this type of trend, taking the names of pop singers, rock singers, Hollywood actors, or fictional characters.
