Discover the top baby names of 2024 from the Social Security Administration. Anderson Ackerman Disability—trusted Florida disability lawyers—help you navigate Social Security disability benefits with experience and care.
Every Spring, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a list of the top 1,000 most popular names for the preceding year based on their data.
The 2024 data is in, highlighting enduring trends and emerging naming patterns. Check out the top 10 names for girls and boys from 2024:
Top 10 Girl Names for 2024:
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Olivia
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Emma
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Amelia
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Charlotte
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Mia
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Sophia
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Isabella
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Evelyn
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Ava
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Sofia
Top 10 Boy Names for 2024:
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Liam
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Noah
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Oliver
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Theodore
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James
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Henry
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Mateo
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Elijah
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Lucas
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William
2024 top baby Name Trends
Olivia and Liam both remained in the #1 spot for girls and boys respectively for the sixth straight year! Another notable change was the increase in popularity of certain names, particularly the name Truce for boys. Truce increased its rank by over 11,000 spots jumping from the 12,109th most popular name in 2023 to 991st in 2024. The name with the biggest increase in popularity for girls was Ailany, going from 855th in 2023 to just outside of the top 100 at 101st in 2024.
In a press release on the data, newly confirmed SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano stated, “Growing up with a working mom, I witnessed firsthand the dedication, resilience, and balance it takes to juggle both career and family. Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers in our lives who inspire us and set an example for future generations.” Full press release here.
Social security administration – top baby names data
This data comes from the applications for Social Security numbers, or SSNs, submitted during the 2024 year. Most parents apply for their child’s social security number at birth during their hospital stay. Parents have to provide the child’s name in the application. An SSN is needed to do things like open a bank account in the child’s name, claim the child as a dependent on taxes, and buy savings bonds. It also ensures your child’s identity is officially recognized in the system. See how to apply for an SSN for a child here.
SSA began collecting name data for births in the United States after 1879. However, many people born before 1937 never applied for a Social security card, so their names are not included in the data, and names that are may not have provided location of birth information. SSA began publishing the popular names lists and database in 1998.
Where do you rank?
The Social Security Administration does not just publish the top 10 names for female and male births, but the top 1,000! On their website you can search where your name ranked in 2024 or any other decade! You can see how your name or your favorite name has changed over time, whether its popularity increased or decreased. You can also check out the most popular name by state! Check out the full database here!
the importance of ssa to all americans
The SSA’s 2024 name data gives us a fun way to reflect on trends and traditions—but it also reminds us of how important it is to engage with the SSA early and accurately. At Anderson Ackerman Disability, we pay attention to news and updates at SSA for more than just baby names. The Social Security Administration is a critical part of our clients’ lives. Whether it’s issuing a child’s first Social Security number or providing disability benefits to someone later in life, the Social Security Administration touches every American.
If you or a loved one needs support understanding your Social Security rights, we’re just a phone call away.
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