Most common female names in the United States (updated for 2023)

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We track newly-born baby girl names from Social Security card applications all the way back to 1880 and make the full list easy to search and filter.

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Rank Name Count
3001 Joetta 3,482
3002 Mackenna 3,482
3003 Mickie 3,482
3004 Jaleah 3,481
3005 Deedee 3,478
3006 Sanjuanita 3,475
3007 Karena 3,474
3008 Love 3,472
3009 Lluvia 3,471
3010 Magali 3,471
3011 Spring 3,471
3012 Haisley 3,470
3013 Caydence 3,470
3014 Carri 3,466
3015 Salome 3,457
3016 Shanae 3,456
3017 Pia 3,454
3018 Chevelle 3,454
3019 Dennise 3,452
3020 Araya 3,452
3021 Shanita 3,450
3022 Santa 3,450
3023 Karan 3,450
3024 Chassidy 3,449
3025 Jalissa 3,445
3026 Laniyah 3,439
3027 Kera 3,432
3028 Codi 3,432
3029 Shaelyn 3,431
3030 Fatimah 3,426
3031 Jeane 3,425
3032 Tinley 3,423
3033 Alise 3,420
3034 Beatrix 3,418
3035 Erinn 3,418
3036 Tracee 3,413
3037 Leighann 3,412
3038 Merissa 3,412
3039 Baylie 3,411
3040 Temperance 3,410
3041 Marlowe 3,410
3042 Larisa 3,409
3043 Yaneli 3,406
3044 Keyanna 3,405
3045 Destany 3,404
3046 Katherin 3,400
3047 Kathlene 3,398
3048 Makala 3,396
3049 Johnny 3,395
3050 Audry 3,393
3051 Easter 3,393
3052 Lovie 3,393
3053 Janett 3,392
3054 Audree 3,391
3055 Alida 3,390
3056 Jacinta 3,389
3057 Rolanda 3,386
3058 Miyah 3,383
3059 Myesha 3,380
3060 Laraine 3,380
3061 Sheron 3,379
3062 Saira 3,378
3063 Samia 3,378
3064 Bryce 3,373
3065 Candida 3,370
3066 Brookelynn 3,368
3067 Emme 3,368
3068 Ouida 3,367
3069 Brett 3,366
3070 Jacy 3,365
3071 Caprice 3,359
3072 Charolette 3,356
3073 Rian 3,356
3074 Loreen 3,354
3075 Marni 3,353
3076 Makiyah 3,352
3077 Larae 3,351
3078 Magen 3,346
3079 Haydee 3,345
3080 Ciarra 3,343
3081 Kyara 3,342
3082 Suellen 3,342
3083 Roxy 3,342
3084 Lonna 3,341
3085 Jordana 3,337
3086 Aviva 3,336
3087 Delfina 3,335
3088 Jenae 3,326
3089 Kodi 3,326
3090 Brookelyn 3,325
3091 Veronika 3,324
3092 Saoirse 3,321
3093 Avani 3,319
3094 Aanya 3,317
3095 Preslee 3,317
3096 Keturah 3,317
3097 Catarina 3,315
3098 Odalys 3,314
3099 Jovie 3,313
3100 Elizebeth 3,312
3101 Avalyn 3,311
3102 Rebecka 3,307
3103 Lulu 3,306
3104 Kaytlin 3,304
3105 Zaniya 3,304
3106 Rachele 3,299
3107 Noelani 3,298
3108 Lillyana 3,298
3109 Yuri 3,297
3110 Angeles 3,294
3111 Buffy 3,292
3112 Lexis 3,288
3113 Ariela 3,286
3114 Payten 3,285
3115 Brittaney 3,280
3116 Chelsy 3,278
3117 Mayte 3,276
3118 Rilynn 3,276
3119 Jamiya 3,274
3120 Ariyana 3,272
3121 Teresita 3,271
3122 Autum 3,270
3123 Gertie 3,270
3124 Aubriana 3,267
3125 Kierstin 3,265
3126 Lilli 3,264
3127 Carolyne 3,262
3128 Laina 3,258
3129 Raylynn 3,258
3130 Sari 3,257
3131 Albertha 3,257
3132 Kelcie 3,256
3133 Karah 3,255
3134 Delisa 3,251
3135 Janee 3,251
3136 Joye 3,249
3137 Jaleesa 3,248
3138 Gary 3,239
3139 Marylyn 3,239
3140 Tamie 3,237
3141 Phillis 3,236
3142 Frank 3,236
3143 Nyomi 3,234
3144 Gitty 3,233
3145 Vannessa 3,232
3146 Yanira 3,232
3147 Khalia 3,231
3148 Tanna 3,230
3149 Ryley 3,229
3150 Zakiya 3,226
3151 Kaidence 3,225
3152 Rubie 3,224
3153 Becca 3,216
3154 Amariah 3,215
3155 Stormi 3,215
3156 Trudi 3,215
3157 Jonelle 3,214
3158 Joslynn 3,211
3159 Rilee 3,210
3160 Mirian 3,209
3161 Aila 3,209
3162 Alpha 3,205
3163 Brieanna 3,202
3164 Ray 3,202
3165 Josselyn 3,200
3166 Henry 3,198
3167 Cristi 3,198
3168 Adison 3,195
3169 Keona 3,192
3170 Julieann 3,191
3171 Navy 3,191
3172 Talitha 3,189
3173 Anniston 3,189
3174 Kloe 3,186
3175 Shaila 3,183
3176 Lesia 3,180
3177 Giulia 3,180
3178 Caron 3,179
3179 Taliah 3,179
3180 Lillyanna 3,178
3181 Machelle 3,178
3182 Kelsy 3,178
3183 Dominga 3,177
3184 Nilda 3,175
3185 Jenessa 3,173
3186 Marvel 3,172
3187 Kiah 3,168
3188 Faigy 3,168
3189 Pamella 3,166
3190 Mason 3,163
3191 Merri 3,163
3192 Madelaine 3,163
3193 Reem 3,161
3194 Chava 3,153
3195 Ashlea 3,152
3196 Nickie 3,152
3197 Nariah 3,150
3198 Jacquelyne 3,150
3199 Suri 3,148
3200 Kecia 3,148
3201 Jubilee 3,146
3202 Tahlia 3,146
3203 Breeanna 3,146
3204 Denver 3,145
3205 Vonnie 3,145
3206 Jovanna 3,143
3207 Rosalynn 3,140
3208 Mirella 3,139
3209 Evalynn 3,139
3210 Janetta 3,138
3211 Dejah 3,138
3212 Indigo 3,137
3213 Avril 3,136
3214 Janiece 3,135
3215 Ilona 3,134
3216 Clarisa 3,134
3217 Ryanne 3,132
3218 Maisy 3,131
3219 Leeanne 3,131
3220 Krystin 3,130
3221 Shaun 3,129
3222 Pyper 3,123
3223 Bentley 3,123
3224 Alanis 3,116
3225 Lavada 3,116
3226 Marilou 3,116
3227 Tallulah 3,113
3228 Milania 3,111
3229 Amyah 3,111
3230 Apryl 3,111
3231 Delta 3,111
3232 Latesha 3,110
3233 Herminia 3,107
3234 Odette 3,106
3235 Natosha 3,105
3236 Christianna 3,105
3237 Anamaria 3,104
3238 Ania 3,104
3239 Aniah 3,104
3240 Filomena 3,103
3241 Jodee 3,102
3242 Oleta 3,102
3243 Makaylah 3,101
3244 Adamaris 3,101
3245 Nicholas 3,100
3246 Perry 3,099
3247 Lilyann 3,095
3248 Gwenyth 3,094
3249 Dreama 3,091
3250 Sabine 3,089
3251 Shonna 3,089
3252 Nancie 3,085
3253 Josephina 3,081
3254 Zayla 3,077
3255 Trish 3,077
3256 Haily 3,071
3257 Nella 3,070
3258 Laniya 3,069
3259 Rain 3,068
3260 Sol 3,067
3261 Jailene 3,067
3262 Sterling 3,066
3263 Kaylea 3,066
3264 Kataleya 3,064
3265 Torri 3,062
3266 Madelyne 3,061
3267 Jaslene 3,061
3268 Sirena 3,057
3269 Kamiya 3,053
3270 Velvet 3,053
3271 Zahara 3,053
3272 Zendaya 3,051
3273 Arie 3,051
3274 Brie 3,048
3275 Melania 3,048
3276 Raymond 3,048
3277 Brynleigh 3,040
3278 Alona 3,040
3279 Daija 3,040
3280 Amparo 3,039
3281 Tyla 3,039
3282 Johnetta 3,037
3283 Nayla 3,035
3284 Jamey 3,033
3285 Brynna 3,032
3286 Eulalia 3,028
3287 Kymberly 3,028
3288 Kenzi 3,026
3289 Susann 3,026
3290 Nahla 3,026
3291 Carisa 3,025
3292 Gizelle 3,024
3293 Aspyn 3,023
3294 Mercedez 3,022
3295 Genna 3,020
3296 Jenell 3,019
3297 Shandra 3,018
3298 Katya 3,016
3299 Babette 3,016
3300 Lilyan 3,015
3301 Jennette 3,014
3302 Candyce 3,014
3303 Wynona 3,011
3304 Myriam 3,008
3305 Jennah 3,008
3306 Milissa 3,003
3307 Julian 3,003
3308 Josey 3,001
3309 Georgetta 3,000
3310 Sailor 2,995
3311 Rosaline 2,993
3312 Trinidad 2,991
3313 Bobbye 2,990
3314 Delila 2,989
3315 Billye 2,988
3316 Rashida 2,988
3317 Jovita 2,987
3318 Angelena 2,987
3319 Kayce 2,986
3320 Pandora 2,986
3321 Tala 2,984
3322 Carletta 2,984
3323 Deisy 2,982
3324 Nakita 2,981
3325 Shaniyah 2,980
3326 Candie 2,980
3327 Allana 2,979
3328 Florene 2,979
3329 Indie 2,977
3330 Akilah 2,974
3331 Debbi 2,973
3332 Lawana 2,973
3333 Ani 2,972
3334 Aleksandra 2,971
3335 Lianne 2,967
3336 Colbie 2,966
3337 Aubry 2,965
3338 Baila 2,965
3339 Tamiko 2,965
3340 Anayah 2,963
3341 Seraphina 2,962
3342 Alliyah 2,961
3343 Adilynn 2,960
3344 Aleisha 2,960
3345 Camellia 2,958
3346 Jazelle 2,957
3347 Tressie 2,956
3348 Sean 2,954
3349 Janai 2,954
3350 Marcelina 2,952
3351 Makiya 2,951
3352 Shavonne 2,951
3353 Nisha 2,949
3354 Sherron 2,947
3355 Pepper 2,945
3356 Aranza 2,943
3357 Lyanna 2,942
3358 Ameera 2,940
3359 Deeann 2,940
3360 Halee 2,939
3361 Shaunna 2,935
3362 Idalia 2,930
3363 Nallely 2,929
3364 Meggan 2,927
3365 Marylee 2,925
3366 Layna 2,925
3367 Serafina 2,921
3368 Shayne 2,919
3369 Skylynn 2,916
3370 Xena 2,912
3371 Madelin 2,912
3372 Loree 2,910
3373 Phylis 2,910
3374 Britt 2,909
3375 Talisha 2,906
3376 Lexy 2,903
3377 Chyanne 2,903
3378 Jania 2,903
3379 Rhyan 2,902
3380 Meranda 2,901
3381 Nichol 2,900
3382 Halo 2,899
3383 Cecil 2,898
3384 Lida 2,892
3385 Paisleigh 2,891
3386 Rania 2,891
3387 Elba 2,890
3388 Keyona 2,889
3389 Tobi 2,886
3390 Kathyrn 2,883
3391 Triniti 2,881
3392 Adia 2,880
3393 Jenniffer 2,878
3394 Jacelyn 2,877
3395 Kyah 2,876
3396 Maricruz 2,875
3397 Isobel 2,875
3398 Cleta 2,875
3399 Chanell 2,874
3400 Brynley 2,873
3401 Tamala 2,873
3402 Latia 2,870
3403 Johnie 2,868
3404 Ensley 2,866
3405 Rosann 2,866
3406 Torrie 2,865
3407 Gianni 2,865
3408 Aysha 2,865
3409 Lanae 2,863
3410 Shawnna 2,861
3411 Arnetta 2,861
3412 Gregory 2,861
3413 Stephen 2,860
3414 Samaya 2,858
3415 Shawanda 2,853
3416 Johannah 2,852
3417 Jeni 2,851
3418 Rayven 2,851
3419 Tiesha 2,849
3420 Rori 2,847
3421 Kristel 2,846
3422 Rafaela 2,840
3423 Kady 2,839
3424 Golda 2,838
3425 Aryn 2,837
3426 Wesley 2,834
3427 Shanaya 2,832
3428 Randee 2,832
3429 Vania 2,829
3430 Tristin 2,827
3431 Armida 2,827
3432 Destinie 2,827
3433 Marlana 2,826
3434 Kathern 2,826
3435 Aleshia 2,825
3436 Bethann 2,823
3437 Kaira 2,823
3438 Brittnee 2,822
3439 Lashay 2,819
3440 Inga 2,818
3441 Angelika 2,817
3442 Raine 2,817
3443 Kamaria 2,813
3444 Josefa 2,812
3445 Elexis 2,811
3446 Tamatha 2,811
3447 Talya 2,810
3448 Meilani 2,810
3449 Serene 2,810
3450 Corliss 2,809
3451 Jorja 2,808
3452 Rosalba 2,807
3453 Kaili 2,806
3454 Ocean 2,806
3455 Torie 2,803
3456 Olympia 2,801
3457 Tonie 2,799
3458 Naila 2,799
3459 Greer 2,799
3460 Abygail 2,798
3461 Patrick 2,798
3462 Niyah 2,796
3463 Symphony 2,796
3464 Taytum 2,794
3465 Shivani 2,794
3466 Cianna 2,792
3467 Domenica 2,792
3468 Klarissa 2,791
3469 Milly 2,789
3470 Taisha 2,786
3471 Arwen 2,786
3472 Sherrell 2,782
3473 Tomika 2,781
3474 Julee 2,781
3475 Caterina 2,781
3476 Anessa 2,777
3477 Lise 2,777
3478 Samya 2,776
3479 Vina 2,775
3480 Addalyn 2,775
3481 Simran 2,773
3482 Jaclynn 2,771
3483 Jenise 2,769
3484 Kelis 2,765
3485 Emiliana 2,764
3486 Magda 2,763
3487 Tamya 2,762
3488 Joie 2,760
3489 Karisa 2,759
3490 Bellamy 2,755
3491 Kristiana 2,754
3492 Era 2,752
3493 Cienna 2,750
3494 Denita 2,750
3495 Zona 2,750
3496 Kensington 2,747
3497 Citlaly 2,747
3498 Mayah 2,745
3499 Marely 2,744
3500 Lenna 2,743
3501 Zenaida 2,742
3502 Marge 2,740
3503 Magan 2,739
3504 Sindy 2,739
3505 Kamilla 2,737
3506 Kenyetta 2,735
3507 Drucilla 2,734
3508 Jamee 2,729
3509 Loyce 2,729
3510 Lakyn 2,728
3511 Laquisha 2,728
3512 Kandis 2,727
3513 Enedina 2,726
3514 Dafne 2,725
3515 Cameryn 2,724
3516 Melynda 2,723
3517 Rylynn 2,722
3518 Tony 2,722
3519 Adelaida 2,721
3520 Londynn 2,720
3521 Nidia 2,719
3522 Raleigh 2,719
3523 Kaelin 2,719
3524 Tomi 2,718
3525 Alishia 2,718
3526 Jensen 2,718
3527 Jude 2,716
3528 Makaela 2,714
3529 Sandie 2,714
3530 Ariyanna 2,713
3531 Larue 2,712
3532 Aidan 2,711
3533 Jaquelyn 2,710
3534 Karleen 2,709
3535 Tyana 2,709
3536 Keesha 2,708
3537 Artie 2,707
3538 Juan 2,706
3539 Neriah 2,704
3540 Ambar 2,702
3541 Dacia 2,701
3542 Kaileigh 2,699
3543 Latoria 2,697
3544 Taina 2,697
3545 Madysen 2,695
3546 Zia 2,693
3547 Kaytlyn 2,692
3548 Elvera 2,692
3549 Hortense 2,688
3550 Camelia 2,688
3551 Evelyne 2,686
3552 Augustine 2,686
3553 Shaneka 2,686
3554 Brissa 2,685
3555 Cosette 2,685
3556 Keana 2,684
3557 Maryn 2,683
3558 Taraji 2,681
3559 Shantelle 2,680
3560 Luci 2,679
3561 Aadhya 2,676
3562 Klara 2,675
3563 Samuel 2,672
3564 Skylah 2,668
3565 Zaina 2,665
3566 Mykayla 2,665
3567 Beckie 2,663
3568 Honor 2,663
3569 Alda 2,662
3570 Floy 2,662
3571 Anja 2,661
3572 Allisson 2,659
3573 Xenia 2,658
3574 Mica 2,657
3575 Freyja 2,657
3576 Emoni 2,657
3577 Camdyn 2,656
3578 Eartha 2,653
3579 Dorotha 2,652
3580 Meridith 2,652
3581 Melodee 2,651
3582 Cristen 2,650
3583 Lorin 2,649
3584 Micki 2,648
3585 Maylin 2,646
3586 Aarya 2,645
3587 Alessa 2,642
3588 Jaela 2,640
3589 Lakia 2,639
3590 Ebonie 2,638
3591 Sharita 2,637
3592 Peighton 2,636
3593 Nayely 2,634
3594 Sharyl 2,631
3595 Matilde 2,631
3596 Natashia 2,631
3597 Myka 2,630
3598 Annamae 2,630
3599 Cheryll 2,628
3600 Rebeka 2,627
3601 Yaretzy 2,627
3602 Vivianne 2,622
3603 Maycee 2,622
3604 Kiesha 2,621
3605 Jaeda 2,621
3606 Grayce 2,620
3607 Dennis 2,617
3608 Sharleen 2,617
3609 Oakleigh 2,616
3610 Murphy 2,615
3611 Noella 2,613
3612 Devora 2,612
3613 Alyna 2,612
3614 Anaiah 2,611
3615 Anette 2,610
3616 Janina 2,609
3617 Dawne 2,603
3618 Brynne 2,603
3619 Odalis 2,601
3620 Walter 2,599
3621 Devona 2,599
3622 Scott 2,598
3623 Penni 2,597
3624 Zadie 2,597
3625 Qiana 2,593
3626 Carrington 2,593
3627 Jocelin 2,590
3628 Baylor 2,590
3629 Divya 2,590
3630 Kanisha 2,590
3631 Crissy 2,587
3632 Ruthanne 2,586
3633 Micayla 2,586
3634 Kadie 2,584
3635 Angely 2,584
3636 Gema 2,583
3637 Elli 2,579
3638 Tanja 2,578
3639 Tesla 2,574
3640 Italia 2,572
3641 Taleah 2,571
3642 Gaylene 2,570
3643 Jaedyn 2,568
3644 Tionna 2,567
3645 Nadya 2,567
3646 Regena 2,567
3647 Verona 2,564
3648 Lorenza 2,562
3649 Amaria 2,562
3650 Anjanette 2,562
3651 Coralie 2,562
3652 Annaleigh 2,561
3653 Yuridia 2,560
3654 Sahana 2,558
3655 Tommy 2,556
3656 Denae 2,556
3657 Vernetta 2,555
3658 Allysa 2,554
3659 Daysha 2,553
3660 Delicia 2,553
3661 Yazmine 2,553
3662 Roselynn 2,550
3663 Marna 2,547
3664 Jaila 2,547
3665 Glinda 2,547
3666 Harmonie 2,547
3667 Marli 2,545
3668 Miesha 2,545
3669 Julienne 2,544
3670 Korina 2,544
3671 Winnifred 2,543
3672 Mayme 2,542
3673 Mozelle 2,540
3674 Lacee 2,540
3675 Angelyn 2,540
3676 Briseida 2,539
3677 Kalena 2,539
3678 Shawnda 2,538
3679 Steffanie 2,538
3680 Nickole 2,537
3681 Merrie 2,536
3682 Cathi 2,536
3683 Kerstin 2,535
3684 Olyvia 2,534
3685 Martine 2,534
3686 Imogen 2,533
3687 Aislynn 2,532
3688 Carl 2,531
3689 Rayleigh 2,531
3690 Tuesday 2,531
3691 Merritt 2,529
3692 Regenia 2,528
3693 Siera 2,527
3694 Cherokee 2,527
3695 Alonna 2,527
3696 Ena 2,526
3697 Mariya 2,525
3698 Nour 2,524
3699 Velia 2,523
3700 Tova 2,522
3701 Velva 2,520
3702 Danyell 2,519
3703 Arin 2,518
3704 Maxie 2,517
3705 Dalary 2,516
3706 Gracey 2,515
3707 Lizet 2,515
3708 Danni 2,514
3709 Ashlin 2,514
3710 Blanch 2,514
3711 Abriana 2,513
3712 Corene 2,513
3713 Bexley 2,512
3714 Danyel 2,511
3715 Brinlee 2,511
3716 Becki 2,510
3717 Dorine 2,510
3718 Gentry 2,510
3719 Sunday 2,509
3720 Larhonda 2,509
3721 Kirra 2,507
3722 Tammara 2,507
3723 Jamilah 2,507
3724 Joel 2,507
3725 Novah 2,506
3726 Laverna 2,505
3727 Willene 2,503
3728 Emeline 2,503
3729 Annabeth 2,503
3730 Stephania 2,498
3731 Viktoria 2,497
3732 Taylar 2,497
3733 Amilia 2,497
3734 Queenie 2,495
3735 Markita 2,495
3736 Shanel 2,494
3737 Isa 2,494
3738 Gissel 2,493
3739 Prisha 2,490
3740 Daina 2,489
3741 Maris 2,488
3742 Pauletta 2,487
3743 Taylin 2,487
3744 Jesus 2,487
3745 Xitlali 2,486
3746 Jesslyn 2,485
3747 Chesney 2,481
3748 Zarah 2,479
3749 Troy 2,478
3750 Kinlee 2,478
3751 Vianney 2,474
3752 Emelyn 2,474
3753 Mandie 2,471
3754 Rosio 2,468
3755 Karime 2,465
3756 Caley 2,462
3757 Bianka 2,461
3758 Milah 2,460
3759 Nakisha 2,459
3760 Drema 2,459
3761 Gladis 2,459
3762 Aleyah 2,458
3763 Emmaleigh 2,457
3764 Maybelle 2,457
3765 Meta 2,457
3766 Tavia 2,455
3767 Kenda 2,451
3768 Johna 2,451
3769 Mittie 2,450
3770 Tea 2,449
3771 Ciana 2,449
3772 Ravyn 2,448
3773 Meri 2,447
3774 Aleia 2,447
3775 Arthur 2,444
3776 Malea 2,444
3777 Sarena 2,442
3778 Iyla 2,442
3779 Myrtice 2,440
3780 Jazzmine 2,437
3781 Kaily 2,436
3782 Scottie 2,435
3783 Jaye 2,434
3784 Rosaura 2,433
3785 Wrenley 2,432
3786 Kaniya 2,431
3787 Lachelle 2,430
3788 Louvenia 2,430
3789 Caylin 2,430
3790 Artemis 2,426
3791 Malaika 2,426
3792 Tonda 2,426
3793 Ranae 2,426
3794 Raelene 2,426
3795 Skylee 2,425
3796 Glynda 2,425
3797 Jeanene 2,425
3798 Romy 2,422
3799 Layan 2,419
3800 Leslye 2,418
3801 Kateri 2,418
3802 Arionna 2,417
3803 Amerie 2,415
3804 Jiselle 2,414
3805 Ashia 2,412
3806 Claira 2,411
3807 Violetta 2,410
3808 Shona 2,409
3809 Danisha 2,409
3810 Addelyn 2,409
3811 Georgine 2,408
3812 Palma 2,407
3813 Kelci 2,405
3814 Benjamin 2,405
3815 Lorretta 2,404
3816 Kyndra 2,403
3817 Zipporah 2,402
3818 Arizona 2,402
3819 Leda 2,401
3820 Arissa 2,400
3821 Lezlie 2,399
3822 Synthia 2,399
3823 Jonell 2,398
3824 Tanner 2,397
3825 Melaine 2,397
3826 Baileigh 2,396
3827 Alexsandra 2,396
3828 Santina 2,395
3829 Laisha 2,394
3830 Kierstyn 2,392
3831 Vergie 2,392
3832 Asma 2,392
3833 Cassaundra 2,392
3834 Shaquita 2,391
3835 Cady 2,390
3836 Coreen 2,389
3837 Anayeli 2,389
3838 Hettie 2,388
3839 Tiffiny 2,388
3840 Peri 2,386
3841 Manda 2,385
3842 Daja 2,385
3843 Korie 2,383
3844 Yana 2,383
3845 Aniston 2,382
3846 Elna 2,381
3847 Phylicia 2,380
3848 Passion 2,379
3849 Vayda 2,379
3850 Irie 2,376
3851 Jacqualine 2,376
3852 Lisha 2,375
3853 Tarsha 2,375
3854 Kinzley 2,375
3855 Ayden 2,373
3856 Laurette 2,372
3857 Vincenza 2,372
3858 Mikaila 2,371
3859 Ameerah 2,371
3860 Jamiah 2,370
3861 Arica 2,369
3862 Izzabella 2,368
3863 Lawanna 2,368
3864 Yesica 2,368
3865 Dione 2,366
3866 Adriene 2,366
3867 Willia 2,365
3868 Arika 2,364
3869 Kaycie 2,363
3870 Tomasa 2,363
3871 Storm 2,362
3872 Justyce 2,362
3873 Yuna 2,362
3874 Maliya 2,361
3875 Lucila 2,360
3876 Tashia 2,359
3877 Makyla 2,358
3878 Shakia 2,358
3879 Cherilyn 2,358
3880 Coretta 2,358
3881 Eris 2,358
3882 Siya 2,357
3883 Shena 2,356
3884 Denna 2,355
3885 Darnell 2,353
3886 Ara 2,353
3887 Carman 2,351
3888 Sevyn 2,350
3889 Karlyn 2,350
3890 Inaya 2,349
3891 Indira 2,348
3892 Kerrigan 2,348
3893 Kaydee 2,347
3894 Kellye 2,347
3895 Cassi 2,347
3896 Cicely 2,347
3897 Eldora 2,346
3898 Katey 2,346
3899 Kizzy 2,346
3900 Lennie 2,345
3901 Delora 2,345
3902 Delaine 2,344
3903 Anyla 2,344
3904 Blossom 2,344
3905 Aarna 2,344
3906 Laticia 2,344
3907 Safiya 2,343
3908 Leone 2,342
3909 Teanna 2,341
3910 Caelyn 2,338
3911 Kaliah 2,336
3912 Royce 2,334
3913 Perri 2,334
3914 Jorden 2,334
3915 Nika 2,332
3916 Ziva 2,332
3917 Lillyann 2,332
3918 Janya 2,329
3919 Latavia 2,328
3920 Jay 2,327
3921 Callista 2,324
3922 Charly 2,324
3923 Mariajose 2,323
3924 Kyrah 2,322
3925 Arla 2,322
3926 Citlalli 2,321
3927 Safa 2,321
3928 Latrina 2,319
3929 Sahar 2,316
3930 Dean 2,315
3931 Malisa 2,314
3932 Jeanmarie 2,313
3933 Jeremy 2,312
3934 Karely 2,312
3935 Kirstyn 2,309
3936 Siri 2,309
3937 Janelly 2,309
3938 Jourdan 2,309
3939 Donya 2,307
3940 Raizy 2,307
3941 Rosana 2,307
3942 Rowyn 2,307
3943 Launa 2,306
3944 Jannet 2,306
3945 Kalista 2,305
3946 Kelle 2,302
3947 Mathilda 2,302
3948 Daijah 2,301
3949 Brittnie 2,301
3950 Isamar 2,300
3951 Sibyl 2,300
3952 Kimberely 2,300
3953 Luvenia 2,299
3954 Delphia 2,299
3955 Imari 2,297
3956 Malky 2,297
3957 Rebbecca 2,296
3958 Venice 2,295
3959 Tarra 2,295
3960 Coralee 2,294
3961 Candance 2,294
3962 Cooper 2,293
3963 Maple 2,293
3964 Krisha 2,291
3965 Kaeli 2,290
3966 Eveline 2,290
3967 Catelyn 2,289
3968 Lakendra 2,289
3969 Laronda 2,289
3970 Shaquana 2,286
3971 Dynasty 2,286
3972 Elmira 2,285
3973 Jacklynn 2,285
3974 Sheilah 2,285
3975 Nori 2,285
3976 Nubia 2,283
3977 Romaine 2,282
3978 Ardella 2,282
3979 Marika 2,281
3980 Tiffaney 2,281
3981 Mattison 2,280
3982 Aleyna 2,280
3983 Bracha 2,278
3984 Marah 2,277
3985 Jamesha 2,274
3986 Amarie 2,273
3987 Ninfa 2,273
3988 Seanna 2,273
3989 Kasi 2,272
3990 Lynelle 2,272
3991 Emmerson 2,271
3992 Raechel 2,270
3993 Lashunda 2,270
3994 Lyda 2,269
3995 Silvana 2,269
3996 Jazzmin 2,268
3997 Adilyn 2,267
3998 Alaiya 2,265
3999 Georgeann 2,265
4000 Jacob 2,264

Why is the latest data for 2023?

You might be wondering why we're showing name data for 2023 when we're living in 2024.

This is because the Social Security Administration who collect the data have to first verify it and safeguard privacy. Data from the previous year is released around May each year.

It's not entirely accurate, but the data is usually published on the Friday before Mother's Day.

Based on that assumption, we can expect the data for 2024 to be released on or around May 9, 2025.

Baby name data vs census data

The Census Bureau hasn't released any first name data since 1990 (but they do still release last name data). And even if they did it would only be released every 10 years so it's not a very reliable source of name trends and popularity.

The Social Security Administration records the data from Social Security card applications as people register their babies for a social security card.

Yearly data is much better to spot trends and see what the common and popular names are right now. It's also a great way to see what names are falling out of favor.

It's still slightly delayed so that they can make sure the data is accurate and that they're not releasing any personal information - but it's much less than 10 years.

The most common female names in the United States

Do you see your name on the list? Or maybe your name is much higher up on the list than you anticipated. This may be because you have a name that has been around for a long time, or because you have a name that is very popular.

But how did humans come to have names in the first place? And where do first names come from? Read on to find out.

Why do we have names?

Think about a world without names. You would have to point to each person you wanted to talk to, or you would have to refer to them by saying 'hey you' as you can imagine, this would get very complicated the minute you had more than one other person near you.

The truth is, historians aren't sure when humans first began naming themselves, but they suspect it was around the same time spoken word was developed. Even if the first language was just grunts, you would have likely had a collection of grunts which indicated your name.

Where do first names come from?

When people first began naming themselves, or their children, they did so in one of a few different ways. The way in which a name came to be widely depended on the culture which invented it.

Names from nouns

One of the major ways the early people began naming themselves is after nouns. These names would be the equivalent of 'Apple', 'Flower', and 'Brook' today. But since English wasn't around back then, you may have a noun name and not even realize it.

For example, the name 'Ava' is the Latin noun for 'life.' Although no one speaks Latin anymore, the name still stays popular today.

Names from adjectives

Another common way the ancient people named themselves is after adjectives. Just look at the name 'Bella', 'Belle', and ''Isabella, which all mean beauty in another language (French/Italian).

While those three names are common adjective names, like with names from nouns, there are many adjective names that exist in society that are in a different language and you didn't even realize it. A prime example of this is the popular name 'Sophia' which is actually the Greek word for 'wise.'

Names from compound phrases

Some popular names are derived from compound phrases which are put together. Before you think this sounds weird, just look at all the compound names which are being made to this day. 'Annabell Lee' and 'Katie Jo' may not mean something like they once did, but they are still modern compound names.

Ancient compound names which continue to be used are names like 'Bellarose' which means 'beautiful rose' and 'Marisol' which, when translated from Spanish literally means 'Mar y sol' or 'Sea and sun.'

Names from gods

The final place ancient people got their names is from their gods. Although names like 'Venus', 'Aphrodite', and 'Athena' are no longer popular, these names were once heard all over ancient Greece and Rome as people named their children after their gods.

Even though the days of 'Hathor', 'Hatmehit', and 'Hesa't are gone (all Egyptian goddesses) some names like 'Diana', who was the Roman god of the hunt are still around and widely used today.

Why are some first names so common?

As you look at the list of most common female names, you might notice that some names are simply so common, but why is this?

Well, it's actually not that simple.

There are actually several reasons certain names become common, and the number one reason is because people still name their kids after a meaning.

For example, the most popular name 'Mary', is more common among the older demographic in the United States. The United States has gotten increasingly less religious over the years, but if you look at the years between the 1940s-1960s when most of the Mary's were born, you'll find many people who simply wanted to name their child after the mother of Jesus, which is considered an honor in the Catholic religion.

Okay, so that explains Mary, but what about 'Patricia' or 'Barbara?' Well, the population of the United States is quickly aging, so again, you need to look at the demographic of when people named their daughters these names. You may find that during the time period there was a famous person or figure with the name.

People like to name their children after people they admire. This includes family members, as well as celebrities, which is why you will find the name 'Diana' spiked among the years when Princess Diana was a popular celebrity to follow. So all these Patricia's and Barbara's were likely named either after a family member or a popular celebrity of the time.

People also, weirdly enough, name their children after fictional characters in novels or movies. Hence the reasons why the name Bella is coming back, after years of sinking on the list, thanks to the popular book/movie Twilight.

Additionally, when people name their children, they typically think about how that name will affect them through the course of their life. This reason alone stops many parents from making up unique names and instead has them going back for names like 'Emily', 'Jessica', and 'Lisa'.

Honestly, it's hard to know why some names are so popular and others aren't. After all, the census doesn't ask people to explain why they are named the way they are.

Why do names go out of style?

Sometimes, names that were once top of the list, sink down the list as the years go by. This happens for many reasons.

If you read the previous section, you can see that many people name their kids after names they hear in the media or in a book that they like. But the books and movies people watch and listen to change, therefore so do the names.

Names are frequently generational. Just look at 'Mary.' It is very unlikely you will come across anyone under the age of 40 in the United States with that name. Therefore although it is popular right now, as many of the Mary's age and die off a new name will likely become the most popular one in the US.

Overall, just as it is difficult to say why names are common, it is also difficult to say why names go out of style, so you'll just have to keep guessing why people suddenly switched from naming their daughters 'Mary' to 'Emily.'

Data source

It should be pretty obvious given how much we've mentioned them, but the data comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

Names with fewer than 5 occurrences in any geographic area are not included in the data to protect privacy.

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