Two New Arrivals: Our New Blog and Top Ten Baby Names for 2014
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: August 19, 2021
Look who’s talking — Social Security is proud to introduce its newborn blog! We’re calling our new bundle of joy Social Security Matters, because this is where we’ll discuss the information that matters to you about our programs and benefits! We’re kicking off our blog with our Annual highly anticipated top 10 baby names for 2014.
See the top ten most popular baby names of 2014…
Since 1997 we have been releasing the most requested baby names, based on requests for Social Security numbers for newborns. We reveal the top 10 names for boys and girls each year, and our records date back to the 1880s. This is one of our most popular web pages with over 2.9 million visits in 2014.
What makes a baby name popular is hard to pin down. Trends in new baby names often follow popular culture, influenced by favorite characters in books or movies, as well as religious meanings.
See the top ten most popular baby names of 2014, find out how the names have changed over time, and view our extensive list — customizable by decade, state, and U.S. territory — at www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames.
Whether a movie star or your beloved grandmother inspires the choice for the name you give your child, know that Social Security is here for them, and you, through all life’s challenges.
Social Security has a wide range of resources for families with children.
We issue a unique Social Security number to identify each American child soon after birth. Making sure your child has a Social Security number is vital to accessing our services and claiming him or her as a dependent on your tax return.
Their Social Security number will also be important after your children are old enough to begin working. The number helps us keep track of how much they earn, how much they have paid in Social Security tax, and, ultimately, how much they will receive in Social Security benefits when they become eligible.
To learn more about the importance of Social Security numbers, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.
If your child has a severe disability, we also have programs and benefits to help supplement the additional costs of caring for a child with special needs.
You can find many of our publications about Social Security numbers, benefits, disability benefits, and health insurance at www.socialsecurity.gov/people/kids.
Although popular baby names change over the decades, Social Security has, and always will, live up to its name, as we have for 80 years by providing a measure of financial security to children and their families.
See below if your name is one of the most popular.
Tell us, in this blog’s comment section, what popular or unique name you gave your baby.
Don’t forget to check back often to join the conversation — and learn more about why Social Security Matters to you!
Did you find this Information helpful?
About the Author
Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications
Deputy Commissioner, Office of Communications
Comments
Comments are closed.
towana
I HAVE A TYLER…
Cindy
I named my Daughter Heather (meaning a Wild flower), at that time a name you never heard, my Son I named Heath, also a name then not often heard. My one Granddaughter is named Allyson, a name as unique as she is. Plus another named Madison, and Katelyn all beautiful and , Grandsons Tyler, Michael (like his Dad ( no Jr.), our newest is Jensen, and my step sons sons are Damion & Parker. So proud and blessed a Grandmother I am.
Katrina R.
Since everyone is sharing their unique baby names I’ll jump in with one I’ve yet to see. I didn’t want my son to be a Jr. So I named him Second and made his middle name his dad’s name Tyrone. Second Tyrone Jackson hopefully he’ll stick with this trend and name his son Third Jackson.
Mrs. W.
There are international names that reflect the birth order to be a little more creative.
Mittal
Hello !!
I have 13 months old daughter and her name is SIYA. We always keep meaningful names. Siya is a name of lord rama’s wife (Indian lord). There is a long history behind lord Rama and his wife Sita (Siya). My husband gave that name to her. She is so pritty, cute, very smart and everybody loves her eyes and smile …god gave us really beautiful gift!!!
Indian names are really hard to pronounce . That’s why we kept her name with less letters, different and meaningful..
Mittal
Hello !!
I have 13 months old daughter and her name is SIYA. We always keep meaningful names. Siya is name a name of lord rama’s wife (Indian lord). There is a long history behind lord Rama and his wife Sita (Siya). My husband gave that name to her. She is so pritty, cute, very smart and everybody loves her eyes and smile …god gave us really beautiful gift!!!
Indian names are really hard to pronounce . That’s why we kept her name with less letters, different and meaningful..
Thomas
I have a baby Doll with name “Mia”. She is really a dream come true, just like her name meaning. And I got this from http://www.babynology.com.
Ashley D.
My 3year old daughter name is very unique its Don’Nylla Shantae Monae Dixon after her two aunts and her father.
Diana
Cute names ? I have Identical twin girls..Names are Hailey Michelle & Kailey Adrianna..My Nieces names are Leah Jade and Kiara Jane very cute names as well ?
Tamera b.
I have a few names of my children.
Chance, Samantha, Kyle, Koby, Zachary, Logan, Jacob. Hope this helps! Congrats to new mom’s and dad’s!
Annie
I have great granddaughter named Lillyana May. Love the name and the baby.