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Social Security Announces The Most Popular Baby Names In N.C. For 2023

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The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in North Carolina for 2023.  Olivia and Liam topped the list.  

The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 in North Carolina were:

Boys:                                           Girls:

1)  Liam                                     1)   Olivia

2)  Noah                                    2)   Amelia

3)  William                                 3)   Charlotte

4)  James                                  4)   Emma

5)  Oliver                                   5)   Sophia

The agency announced last week that Olivia and Liam were the most popular baby names in the U.S.  How does North Carolina compare to the rest of the country?  Check out Social Security’s website — www.ssa.gov — to see the top national baby names for 2023 and see where your name ranks now and over the past 100 years.

Since 1997, Social Security has been compiling the baby names list, a unique reflection of our evolving culture. This year’s list, featuring names dating back to 1880, is no exception. It’s a fascinating testament to the influence of pop culture on naming trends. Discover your state’s top baby names, the 1,000 most popular names for 2023, and the fastest-rising names on Social Security’s website.  

“Social Security is here to help parents continue to provide for their families – by securing a Social Security number for their child, filing for benefits for themselves or their family members, and so much more.  We will never stop working for you,” said Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley.  

Social Security’s programs are particularly important for women, who made up 55 percent of adult Social Security beneficiaries in 2023. Women typically have longer life expectancies than men and earn less income over their lifetime due to the combined impact of the gender wage gap, caregiving responsibilities, overrepresentation in low-paid jobs, and more. Social Security also provides critical benefits to 2.6 million children, including nearly one million low-income children with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits.  People can visit www.ssa.gov to learn more about how Social Security’s expanded digital services make it easier than ever for women and children to access critical benefits and services.