2013 US Baby Name Rank Changes

2013 saw 8 names gain ground and 8 lose it inside the top 100.

The biggest climb belongs to Charlotte, up 29 places from #76 in 2012 to #47.

The steepest drop was Tyler, down 24 places from #68 to #92.

8 names entered the top 100 in 2013. 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 2013 for another year.

This year's movers (2013)

Biggest risers

Biggest fallers

Entered the top 100

Full ranking for this year: 2013 Most Popular Baby Names in the USA

Frequently asked questions

Which names rose the most in 2013?
Charlotte, Evelyn, Sebastian, Amelia, Sofia, Ariana, Kennedy, Harper, in that order. Charlotte led with a gain of 29 places.
Which names fell the most in 2013?
Tyler, Makayla, Sophie, Khloe, Lily, Lauren, Sydney, Brayden, in that order. Tyler led with a drop of 24 places.
Which names entered the top 100 in 2013?
Sadie, Jaxon, Oliver, Paisley, Jase, Nicole, Jaxson, Ruby. They ranked outside the top 100 the year before; the names themselves are not new.
What was the number one name in 2013?
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 2013.

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