Data Sources
Social Security Administration
Our primary data source is the Social Security Administration (SSA), which provides comprehensive baby name data for the United States.
Visit SSA Baby Names →Data Coverage
- National data: 1880 - 2024
- State-level data: 1910 - 2024
- Minimum threshold: 5 occurrences per year
- Updated annually (typically in May)
Data Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy, please note that the SSA data has some limitations:
- Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are excluded for privacy
- Data reflects Social Security card applications, not all births
- Historical data may have inconsistencies in spelling