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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Garnet
I’m from the 50s era and never meet anyone with my name, Garnet. We named our son Andrew, a more popular but fitting name. He shortened it to Drew, which I so prefer over Andy.
Julez
My youngest daughter’s name is Dia Lauryn St Clair. I love it.. sounds like a super stars name.. feminine simple and beautiful!
Ion F.
I’m so glad that Gordon is back in the top 1000!
Sarah
I had 3 kids with the names Sammael Balan, Rosetta Lynn and Jayden Michael my friends sons name is Zayden my other friends daughters name is Lilith “Lillie” and her sons name is Reiden so I say pick unique names and add a classic name that means something to you.
judy
we got a new great grand daughter named Athena Nicole
janice
hi now that i am having my first grandchild i checked the list and aaron is not on there
Erica
I named my daughter Paula and my son Samuel. Paula has always been the only Paula at every school she’s attended. I’m glad she’s a good kid because thanks to her “unique” name she’s always remembered.
shante
My daughter name is Damyla she was born in 2013
Christian S.
I like the name BLUE. Reminds me of my favourite colour or somthin. tss.
Pamela
My 13 yr old son’s name is Gavin, we named him after the lead singer of the 90’s band Bush – Gavin Rossdale.