2014 US Baby Name Rank Changes
The 2014 top 100 list shows 8 names rising and 8 falling.
Oliver posted the largest gain of the year, moving from #79 to #47, a jump of 32 places.
In the other direction, Brayden fell 20 places, from #73 to #93.
8 names entered the top 100 in 2014. That means they ranked outside the top 100 the year before, not that the names themselves are new.
Emma took the number one spot in 2014, displacing Sophia.
This year's movers (2014)
Biggest risers
Biggest fallers
Full ranking for this year: 2014 Most Popular Baby Names in the USA
Frequently asked questions
- Which names rose the most in 2014?
- Oliver, Paisley, Skylar, Annabelle, Piper, Sebastian, Ariana, Victoria, in that order. Oliver led with a gain of 32 places.
- Which names fell the most in 2014?
- Brayden, Gavin, Hannah, Addison, Sophie, Genesis, Christian, Bella, in that order. Brayden led with a drop of 20 places.
- Which names entered the top 100 in 2014?
- Grayson, Josiah, Ryder, Isabelle, Vivian, Alice, Jasmine, Hadley. They ranked outside the top 100 the year before; the names themselves are not new.
- What was the number one name in 2014?
- Emma.
- 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 2014.
U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national) · 100