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Social Security Administration Releases 2024 Baby Name Rankings

Liam and Olivia remain the top national picks, while state-level trends highlight regional diversity and emerging naming patterns.

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Teeny-tiny baby feet are adorable, but is this little bundle of joy's name as cute as those toes?
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Overview

  • Liam and Olivia were the most popular baby names across the United States in 2024, continuing their dominance since 2020.
  • State-specific trends show unique naming preferences, such as California's top 10 girls' names all ending in 'A' and Kansas favoring Oliver and Charlotte.
  • The Social Security Administration's data highlights cultural and regional influences on naming patterns, including classic names dominating in Alabama and Hawaiian-inspired names like Kai and Kaia ranking high in Hawaii.
  • Emerging names with the fastest rise in popularity include Truce, Colsen, and Bryer for boys, and Ailany, Aylani, and Marjorie for girls.
  • The SSA's annual report provides a comprehensive view of U.S. naming trends, reflecting broader social and cultural shifts.