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!
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Rickie
My name is Rickie Ann. My father was Richard and my mother was Anna. My kids are Houston, Shamarae, Austina, Brandee, Guy and Evan. Since I have 24 grandchildren I won’t go there.
Buddy
My great grandfather was Charles, not sure of his middle name, my grandfather was Frank Charles, my father was Charles Frank, My older brother is Frank Charles and his son is Frank Charles, my name is Charles Emilio, my son is Charles Frank, his son my grandson is also Charles E. and they have a boy on the way who will have my middle name as his first (Emilio) and the middle name of Santino. (that one came out of nowhere LOL. I love that name; Emilio Santino. It’s very ethnic and much in line with my heritage.
Kathy T.
My son was named after his father. Instead of making him a Jr., we switched the first and middle names. So Paul Steven became Steven Paul. Now he has two children: Son Arron Daryl (Daryl was his grandfather’s name) and Elizabeth Georgette after his wife’s family names. My Daughter we named Danielle Denise (Denise is her aunt). She named her two Thadeus Samuel Jr. and Allison Elizabeth. I love that my two granddaughters are Allie and Elllie!
mofo
my oldest daughters name is SKYE and my youngest daughters name is ANA… we went unique for a reason!
Terri C.
My nieces name is Alivia
Terri C.
My granddaughter’s name is Berkleigh Rae.
Opal
I was named after my Mother and my Father. My mother Opal and my Father Clyde. My name: OPAL CLYDENE.
I think I was supposed to be a Clyde Jr., but 60 yrs ago they didn’t have ultra sound machines. It is an unusual name and I have to always spell it and pronounce it for people. I think parents should think long and hard when taking a common name and spelling it completely different!! I see it all the time these days and I feel sorry for the kids. My children James Bryan, and Kimberly Suzanne. My Grand children Jessica Shea, and Justin David. My Great Grandson is Chase Keokalani. He is part Hawaiian and they live in Oahu!!
We will love them all no matter what they name them. Like I tell my husband, “THEY DONT ASK US WHAT WE THINK”. LOL
Anonymous
I am going to be a new mom and would like to know if babies in the U.S. should be named only after the dad’s last name or can they also be named after their dad’s first name? Would naming a baby’s last name with the dad’s first name cause any issues legally as to name mismatch between family name?? With regards to records in school, ssn, tax filing, etc.??? Please help I’m clueless…
James L.
First of all, congratulations! Choosing your baby’s name can be a challenging task for many parents, and the ultimate decision is yours. We suggest you contact your local government agencies and seek legal advice about this issue. For Social Security purposes, you can show whichever name you would like on your baby’s original Social Security card, as long as you have evidence of his or her legal name. For more information, please read our publication, Social Security Numbers For Children.
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I have a 7 yearold daughter I came up with her name while I was 7 months pregnant her name is Arizanna. 🙂