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The most popular baby name the year you were born
"Mary" was the clear winner for all of the 1920s.
Mary kept its spot throughout the next decade, joined by "Robert."
Source: Social Security Administration
In the 1990s, there started to be some variations in girls' names — but not as much among boys.
Source: Social Security Administration
Until Jacob gave way to "Noah" in 2013, and "Sophia" and "Emma" took over.
Source: Social Security Administration
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