The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced last Thursday the most popular baby names in Texas for 2023, with Emma and Liam topping the list.
The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 in Texas are: Boys: Liam Noah Mateo Santiago Sebastian Girls: Emma Olivia Camila Mia Isabella Nationally, Olivia and Liam were also the most popular baby names in the U.S.
The SSA's website, www.ssa.gov, offers a comprehensive look at the top national baby names for 2023 and historical data spanning the past 100 years.
The SSA has compiled baby name data since 1997, with records dating back to 1880. The annual list often reflects the influence of pop culture on naming trends.
Besides the top names for each state and U.S. territories, the SSA website includes the 1,000 most popular boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 and the fastest rising names.
“Social Security is here to help parents continue to provide for your families – by securing a Social Security number for your child, filing for benefits for yourself or your family members, and so much more. We will never stop working for you,” said Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley in a press release.
According to that same press release, Social Security’s programs are especially important for women, who comprised 55 percent of adult beneficiaries in 2023. Women generally have longer life expectancies than men and often earn less over their lifetimes due to the gender wage gap, caregiving responsibilities, and overrepresentation in lower-paid jobs.
Additionally, Social Security provides critical benefits to 2.6 million children, including nearly one million low-income children with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits.
For more information on how Social Security’s expanded digital services can help women and children access essential benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.
