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[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

I know that the top 1000 Social Security names are released every May for the previous year, but does anyone know when in May that list usually comes out? I'm having a baby in late May/ early June, and I'm going to be so angry if the names we picked have made it onto the list. I want to see it now!!!

ETA: I'm glad you all like the names or think I shouldn't worry, but if anyone knows the answer to my question I'd be very grateful :-)

Comments

[sarahrose.livejournal.com]

Why would you be that angry? Because you want a unique name?

Pick a name because you love it. Top 1000 SSA names shouldn't matter!

[museofmyself.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! What names have you chosen? :)

[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

We put a lot of thought into chosing names that we not only loved, but that weren't showing signs of climbing in popularity. If a name jumped onto the chart last year, I would reconsider using it, because there are several names we love, and one of the things I love about them is their relative uniquness for their time period.

A name that shows up as 998 may not be such a huge deal, but if a name jumped a couple hundred places in just one year, we'd pick something else!

[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

Right now, either Lucian Gerrit or Eloise Aurelia. Gerrit is a family name and won't change, but the other three have been popping up all over the place lately, so I'm anxious to see if it's just a livejournal thing or a bigger trend.

[sageharper.livejournal.com]

Uh no idea of the exact date, think it tends to vary.

I tend to err toward uncommon names myself so totally understand. Even so us 'name-nerds' overanalyse these things a bit. Names usually have to be in the top 50-100 before you start noticing them as a trend IRL. Top 30 for there to be others in their class with the same name. Even then there is a lot greater variety of names being used and the top names aren't as common place as they used to be.

A name isn't going to make a massive leap in just one year, particually if it's not in the top 1000 to start with, so last year's list should still be pretty accurate.

[mrsduryee.livejournal.com]

Yeah I went to look at the SSA page and I typed in a bunch of years. Pretty much Michael is the most popular name of all time. It's 1 or 2 like every year from 2004 to 1966 (didn't go back any further, but I can imagine it's still there...).

I like your names--they're a little too unique for me, but I think they sound like you've put a lot of thought into them.

[morphinae.livejournal.com]

I think you'll be good. Both are used enough to be known, but I would say FAR from popular. The popping up thing is strange, I notice when I focus on a name more I hear it more often, but it's not really being used anymore, I'm just more apt to notice. They are good choices and I think you'll be ok in the 'not over-used' dept, so don't sweat it, and good luck!

[smasharash.livejournal.com]

Out of interest, what are the names you've picked?

[laananas.livejournal.com]

With those two names you should be fine. They're both not very common. I love Eloise, by the way :)

[turtle-mom.livejournal.com]

Don't go by number alone, look at how many times a different spelling was used too. Like I noticed that Caden, Kaeden, Cayden etc. were all on there at lower numbers, but if you factored in that they were basically the same name - it was much more popular than liste - understand?

But I saw your names you picked and I wouldn't worry. They are very unique and if you love them, use them!

[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

Right, spelling isn't the kind of "unique" I go for. I like names that are old fashioned but unusual today, but there are so few of those names out there!

[ouronlylight.livejournal.com]

Last year it came out on May 8th, I believe, so I'd imagine it would be sometime around then. So a week or so, maybe?

[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

Ooh, that would be awesome. Thanks!

[anapology.livejournal.com]

I am in love with Eloise Aurelia, i hope you have a girl just because!
It's one of the most beautiful combos i've heard on the board.. given to a 'real baby' (you know how most combos are just wishful thinking...)

[whisperthewords.livejournal.com]

I believe it comes out on Mother's Day.