See How Any Name Has Trended
Search any name and watch its story unfold over 70 years of US birth certificate data. From the rise of "Liam" to the fall of "Bertha" — see exactly how American parents have chosen names, year by year, from 1950 to 2023.
Enter a name above to see its SSA popularity trend
Try: Liam, Olivia, Emma, Noah, Ethan, Ava, Mason...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the popularity data come from?▼
All popularity data comes from the US Social Security Administration (SSA), which publishes national birth certificate statistics every year. We use their national-level data from 1950 to 2023 — the most authoritative source for US baby name trends.
What does the popularity chart show?▼
The chart shows how many babies were given a specific name in each year from 1950 to 2023. You can view boys, girls, or all genders combined. The Y-axis shows the count of babies, and the X-axis shows the year. Hovering over the line shows the exact count for any year.
Why do some names show data only from certain years?▼
SSA only requires name registration for names with 5 or more occurrences in a given year. Very rare or unique names may not appear in SSA data for all years. Additionally, some names that were very rare before 1950 may not have data for the earliest years in our dataset.
How can I tell if a name is still popular today?▼
Look at the rightmost part of the chart — the most recent years (2020-2023) show current popularity. Names with consistently high counts in recent years are still popular. A name that was popular in the 1960s but rare today shows a downward trend over time.
Does this data cover names from outside the US?▼
No — SSA data only covers names given to babies born in the United States. If you're looking for name popularity in other countries (UK, Canada, Australia, India, etc.), that data comes from different national statistics agencies. Our name database itself covers global names, but the popularity charts are US-only.