2010 SSN Name list up

MommaG123 · May 2011

https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

So the new list for 2010 is up. How did the names you guys have chosen for your LO's fare? We're still undecided on our little girl's name but both of them have decreased in popularity, one minimally and one by quite a lot.

I'm kind of sad that our boy name jumped up almost 100 spots.

AmberLiz99 · May 2011

The name we chose for our little boy is not even in the top 1000 names, so it doesn't come up when you search it on that link.

kimbo1216 · May 2011

Our baby girl, Audrey, was only 52 last year! Yay.

We wanted something pretty and classic but not too popular. I've been hearing it more often so I was affraid it was rising in popularity. I really didn't want a top 10 name (no offense).

Her highest ranking was 44 in '08 and lowest was 115 in 2000.

hurricane1212 · May 2011

Caroline went from 87 to 88. I'm pleased with that because we wanted something classic and recognizable but not overused.

calgal1683 · May 2011

DS#1 Oliver was 118th in 2008(the year he was born)

DS#2 Jack was 44th last year

RobinSparkles81 · May 2011

Abigail is number 7....even though we aren't calling her Abigail (she's Abbey) most of them will go by Abby or something like that...

It doesn't really bother me though...and because I live in Quebec most people (French-Canadian) are less familiar with the name...Abigail is growing a little (though the French pronounce it COMPLETELY differently)...but most people who hear say it's very pretty and "unique" lol

MommaG123 · May 2011

tfmb2009:
Caroline went from 87 to 88. I'm pleased with that because we wanted something classic and recognizable but not overused.

That is one of our possile names... I'm glad it went down at least. I'm hoping it will continue to trend that way and become even less popular! Smile

supermom83 · May 2011

We're naming LO Oliver, and that name looks like it's been getting more and more popular! in 2000 it was in the 300s and now it's #88. Not too bad though!

DS is Benjamin, and his name has been steadily in the 20s for the past 10 years, so popular I guess.

MommaA117 · May 2011

girl one isn't very different from last year. I think the top two are still the same actually for both male and female.

MommaA117 · May 2011

wow, ours went up like 110 spots! Although it's still only 408

SarahKate31 · May 2011

AmberLiz99:
The name we chose for our little boy is not even in the top 1000 names, so it doesn't come up when you search it on that link.

Same with the name we chose. I didn't realize it was SO uncommon. We haven't shared it with anyone yet.

kmv68 · May 2011

Violet went to #123, I have been hearing it on this board often so I was getting nervous that it would be #75 or less.

Avery (which we named our DD 6 yrs ago) is now #23, ick!

ikissedthecook · May 2011

Our LO's name went down a few spots, but its still in the 700's, which is perfect.

Wymasa · May 2011

Ours is #4 but it doesn't bother me. My name was #13 when I was born and I have only met two in my life and have lived all over the country as well.

I don't think it's as big of a deal as some people make it out to be. Just my opinion.

kbel424 · May 2011

Ugh..... #2

Pockety · May 2011

Eh... Jacob has been #1 for over a decade, but I swear I don't know that many Jacobs!!

It's still probably a very low percentage of the entire population, and your kid is probably still likely to be the only one in his/her class with that name, regardless of what you pick.

calgal1683 · May 2011

supermom83:

We're naming LO Oliver, and that name looks like it's been getting more and more popular! in 2000 it was in the 300s and now it's #88. Not too bad though!

DS is Benjamin, and his name has been steadily in the 20s for the past 10 years, so popular I guess.

Oliver is a wonderful name:)

KYBABY2011 · May 2011

Our name is staying in the 30's. I'm okay with that. I would like less, but that's alright.

courtneybrooke921 · May 2011

Layla is # 37....which is actually higher then I thought it would be!

We wanted something original but not unheard of.. i love it, regardless

folkfemme · May 2011

Ugh! Number 24.

kas80 · May 2011

Wymasa:
Ours is #4 but it doesn't bother me. My name was #13 when I was born and I have only met two in my life and have lived all over the country as well.
I don't think it's as big of a deal as some people make it out to be. Just my opinion.

I think the popularity should be broken down more by region, because if the name is popular nationally but not at all in your area, it's still okay. I have a pretty common name but never had multiple of us in the same class. However, in our area, for baby girls born in the early 1980s, the most popular name by and large was Jennifer. It was so confusing because in every single class from Elementary through High School we would have so many Jennifers that you'd start to run out of nicknames.

LexGator · May 2011

Our name, Kendall, is in the same spot: 133

SierrasMommy · May 2011

Good, I am glad I stood my ground b/c DH wanted Isabella or Sophia and they are the #1&2 names! We went with his other choice, Charli, for our baby GIRL. Yes, girl! lol It's def not common so I am not surprised it is #916. However, Charlotte is # 45 and has been climbing steadily since 2000. We are not going with Charlotte though, because of the way it sounds with our last name. But Charli is after my grandmother whos name is Charlotte.

luckyluvr · May 2011

Cameron is steadily declining in popularity every year. It looks like it's the same for my other 2 babies, as well.

kellymacc · May 2011

Daniel is #8 - but since it's a more traditional name it doesn't bother me.

amberpro · May 2011

Carter- #48.

It's consistently risen in the last 10 years. That's fine with me. I like the more common/classic names, but H wanted something more unique. It was a good compromise.

CarlaAndJames · May 2011

Alexis moved from 13 to 16. I don't care one bit that it's popular

Faith is also in the top 100.

Turtle143 · May 2011

Our names aren't even on the top 1000 either.

Habrsk87 · May 2011

I don't think my little girl will have to be a Lyra A. or whatever they like to do at school now when they have several kids with the same name. I am please to report her name hasn't been in the top 1000 in at least 11 years. Success!!!

Telly21182 · May 2011

His name went down a little! It's not super popular, but still higher on the list than I expected once we picked it so I'm excited it's losing popularity.

SILs name went up in popularity, but I'm not surprised because there are a lot of little girls on this board that will have the same name! (Avery, which I love and would never be able to use because I have a little cousin named Avery).

Telly21182 · May 2011

SarahKate31:
AmberLiz99:
The name we chose for our little boy is not even in the top 1000 names, so it doesn't come up when you search it on that link.
Same with the name we chose. I didn't realize it was SO uncommon. We haven't shared it with anyone yet.

This is how our girl name is. It looks like it was only in the top 1000 once and then it was 998 or similar.

Telly21182 · May 2011

kas80:
Wymasa:
Ours is #4 but it doesn't bother me. My name was #13 when I was born and I have only met two in my life and have lived all over the country as well.
I don't think it's as big of a deal as some people make it out to be. Just my opinion.
I think the popularity should be broken down more by region, because if the name is popular nationally but not at all in your area, it's still okay.

Eventually the list is broken down by state, but I think that's later in the year.

erinlovesdavid · May 2011

Our name went up 29 spots, but it's still close to 200, so that's good enough for me!

kpaivel · May 2011

Our LO's names hasn't been in the top 1000 in over 11 years, apparently. Which is fine. Name popularity had little bearing on how we chose her name.

MommaA117 · May 2011

Pockety:

Eh... Jacob has been #1 for over a decade, but I swear I don't know that many Jacobs!!

It's still probably a very low percentage of the entire population, and your kid is probably still likely to be the only one in his/her class with that name, regardless of what you pick.

my 9 y/o niece is a Kaylee and she has three others on her soft ball team!

My name isn't all that common but at DH's work three of the guys have wives named April! So weird. That has got to be an odd coincidence.

M&M227 · May 2011

Our boy name, Vincent is 109.

Our girl name, Samantha is 15.

LoveOfMikesLife · May 2011

LO's name is #11. But I don't really care, we love it anyway and don't know any other little girls with that name!

niende89 · May 2011

I wasn't concerned about it but my DD's name is #12 and #10 for our state.

LoveOfMikesLife · May 2011

LO's name is #11. But I don't really care, we love it anyway and don't know any other little girls with that name!

RobinSparkles81 · May 2011

kas80:
Wymasa:
Ours is #4 but it doesn't bother me. My name was #13 when I was born and I have only met two in my life and have lived all over the country as well.
I don't think it's as big of a deal as some people make it out to be. Just my opinion.
I think the popularity should be broken down more by region, because if the name is popular nationally but not at all in your area, it's still okay. I have a pretty common name but never had multiple of us in the same class. However, in our area, for baby girls born in the early 1980s, the most popular name by and large was Jennifer. It was so confusing because in every single class from Elementary through High School we would have so many Jennifers that you'd start to run out of nicknames.

story of my life. lol

ekfritsche · May 2011

Although in Korea Yuri is a fairly popular name. Here in America? Not so much. Which is exactly what I was hoping for. Smile

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