Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
The Social Security Administration announced on Thursday, May 16, the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2023. The names Noah and Olivia topped the list. The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 in Illinois were:
Boys: 1.) Noah; 2.) Liam; 3.) Oliver; 4.) Mateo; and 5.) Theodore
Girls: 1.) Olivia; 2.) Emma; 3.) Mia; 4.) Sophia; and 5.) Charlotte
Social Security began compiling the baby names list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. Each year, the list reveals the effect of pop-culture on naming trends. In addition to each state’s top baby names, Social Security’s website has a list of the 1,000 most popular boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 and the fastest rising girls’ and boys’ names.
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 expectations 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 http://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.
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