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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Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications
Deputy Commissioner, Office of Communications
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mayra
iIhave 3 grandchildren, my oldest one her name is Jadalyn and the twins are Justin and Tatiana my 3 grandkids are from my youngest son. Then from my oldest son i have a grandaugther her name is Melania. I love them very much.
joni w.
we are expecting our first and probably only grandchild any day now a boy his name will be nikolas aaron after his great grandfather and greatgreat grandmother that is what our religion says to do take the first initial from a deceased loved ones name and name a newborn child. it is an honor to them.
Randa
My childrens names are Zaryn Michael (my little man) and Hazella Pearl (My beauty Queen) I do have an affection towards unique names however I am learning as i get older that my name is more common then when i was a child. WE shall see with my kids. Z&Z
Tisha
I have had two granddaughters this year with beautiful names, Raigon Sol and Camden Leigh. Of course the other six grandchildren all have perfectly lovely names also.
Lisa M.
I have a 22 yr old son, Kevin Nathaniel, 3 grandsons, Nathaniel (just a coincidence-lol), Kaiden and Kody Benjamin and one grand-daughter, Trinity Rose.
Valerie R.
I named my baby girl “Kalea Faith” she was born 10/08/2014 Kalea is a Hawaiian name and has a very important meaning to me as it means “Joy and Happiness” and that’s why I also chosed Faith as her second name because we all have to have faith in each other in order to have joy n happiness within!
Valerie Ramirez
Valerie R.
“KALEA”
Questing a destiny along a variety of paths that may include writing, speaking, singing, acting or teaching; our entertainers, writers, litigators, teachers, salesmen, and composers. Kalea also has the destiny to sell herself or sell just about any product that comes along. Kalea is imaginative in her presentation, and Kalea may have creative talents in the arts, although these are more likely to be latent. Kalea is an optimistic person that seems ever enthusiastic about life and living. Kalea is friendly, loving and social, and people like Kalea because she is charming and such a good conversationalist. Her ability to communicate may often inspire others. It is her role in life to inspire and motivate; to raise the spirits of those around her. Kalea likes to dream and develop idealistic understandings, to study and analyze, to gain knowledge and wisdom. Kalea may be too laid back and withdrawn to really succeed in the business world, and Kalea will be much more comfortable in circumstances that are tolerant of her reserve, her analytical approach, and her desire to use her mind rather than her physical being.
Mary
My granddaughter is Rio Jayne.
irene o.
i named by first born daughter Erin Joy and she is 19 years old
kayla
Lets see i have a Dominic James,Cecilia Lucia,Josephine Alejandra, Joslyn Alexandra i like names that not everyone has
Lisa
i have two beautiful boys; Zane & Landon and I’m happy they are not on the list…yet!!