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Real SSA data, 1880-2024

Name Popularity Trends

See how 1,496 US baby names have risen, peaked, and faded since 1880 — straight from official Social Security Administration records.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data. Names are tracked here if they ever ranked in the national top 200 for either sex. Looking for a name not listed? Try the Name Popularity Tracker tool.