Every name is checked against the Social Security Administration's baby-name records, published yearly since 1880 (by state since 1910). Ranks are per sex, and names given to fewer than 5 babies in a year aren't published.

Search a name to see its rank over time and where it's popular, then pick a year to see what it was up against. You can also see it handwritten, hear it said, read where it comes from, and find names that go with it.

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