When it comes to popular girls baby names in the U.S., the SSA reports Mary was the most popular girl's name for some time—a trend that persisted from 1880 but began to decline in 1970s. Its dominance could be largely attributed to its biblical origins and the strong influence of Christianity.

The study found that Ariel from the 1989 classic "The Little Mermaid" is no longer the top Disney baby name among new parents.

The probe dubbed Nevada the No. 1 state with the most Disney-inspired names. New York secured the ninth position. “Ariel” swam to the top of the list across the Empire State. It was followed by “Elsa,” the fierce female lead from “Frozen,” and “Tiana,” which hopped into third place owing to the acclaim of Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.”

He says it’s especially true for those who already have kids because they are most likely immersed in all things Disney. If a Disney film ranked in the top 50 at the box office, names from the film are nearly twice as likely to double in popularity than non-Disney names, according to the study.

The SSA compiles lists of the most popular baby names in the country and each state yearly. Here are the top names for Texas, nation in 2023.

When it comes to which sex is receiving more gender-neutral names, Names.org found that about 60% of those babies are girls receiving names that were more commonly used for boys. The ratio of unisex name usage for girls to boys is 1.5:1, which has remained mostly the same since the early 1900s.

The top 10 baby names for boys and girls have been released - with one name proving popular 11 years in a row.

If you're looking for top baby names in Nebraska in 2023, you're in the right place! Every year, the Social Security Administration lists the top baby names of the year, but because it can take them some time to compile the information,