2012 US Baby Name Rank Changes

2012 saw 8 names gain ground and 8 lose it inside the top 100.

Aubree posted the largest gain of the year, moving from #99 to #60, a jump of 39 places.

In the other direction, Alexis fell 24 places, from #66 to #90.

8 names entered the top 100 in 2012. That means they ranked outside the top 100 the year before, not that the names themselves are new.

Sophia held the number one spot in 2012 for another year.

This year's movers (2012)

Biggest risers

Biggest fallers

Entered the top 100

Full ranking for this year: 2012 Most Popular Baby Names in the USA

Frequently asked questions

Which names rose the most in 2012?
Aubree, Genesis, Zoey, Charlotte, Amelia, Henry, Aubrey, Eli, in that order. Aubree led with a gain of 39 places.
Which names fell the most in 2012?
Alexis, Jocelyn, Kimberly, Brandon, Andrea, Tyler, Makayla, Trinity, in that order. Alexis led with a drop of 24 places.
Which names entered the top 100 in 2012?
Harper, Skylar, Easton, Zoe, Kayden, Reagan, Piper, Blake. They ranked outside the top 100 the year before; the names themselves are not new.
What was the number one name in 2012?
Sophia.
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 2012.

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