It also tracks data about names that are rising and falling in rank, so you can see how the use of a name has changed over time. It keeps a list of the top 1,000 baby boy names every year. If you want to check on the popularity of a name before you decide, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the first stop. You want to find the right blend of trendy and timeless, so you don't wind up with baby-name regret (or with a name your child will want to change later on). One of the first decisions you make as a parent is also one of the most long-lasting: choosing a baby name.
