2009 US Baby Name Rank Changes

Comparing 2009 against the year before it, 8 names climbed and 8 slipped.

Carter posted the largest gain of the year, moving from #94 to #70, a jump of 24 places.

In the other direction, Hannah fell 23 places, from #62 to #85.

8 names entered the top 100 in 2009. That means they ranked outside the top 100 the year before, not that the names themselves are new.

Isabella took the number one spot in 2009, displacing Jacob.

This year's movers (2009)

Biggest risers

Biggest fallers

Entered the top 100

Full ranking for this year: 2009 Most Popular Baby Names in the USA

Frequently asked questions

Which names rose the most in 2009?
Carter, Owen, Lucas, Arianna, Landon, Aaliyah, Ella, Connor, in that order. Carter led with a gain of 24 places.
Which names fell the most in 2009?
Hannah, Jessica, Ashley, Angelina, Hayden, Gabrielle, Lauren, Alyssa, in that order. Hannah led with a drop of 23 places.
Which names entered the top 100 in 2009?
Bella, Liam, Molly, Serenity, Jeremiah, Khloe, Kaylee, Mya. They ranked outside the top 100 the year before; the names themselves are not new.
What was the number one name in 2009?
Isabella.
Where does this data come from?
The US Social Security Administration publishes baby name counts from Social Security card applications. This page uses the national top 100 for 2009.

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