Naming a child is kind of a momentous and monumental experience. You want to pick a name that your child can be proud of—or at least not be ashamed of, right? You also want to pick a name that you love. Inspiration for names can come from nature, the Bible, friends, family, location, or just about anywhere. But have you ever considered using the Social Security Administration (SSA) as a resource for baby names to consider? Believe it or not, it's actually a great place to look for baby name inspiration.
More from MamásLatinas: Most popular baby girl names for 2021
Every year when the SSA releases its most current list of popular baby names, we like to take a look and share the information with you for two reasons—the first being that you may very well find a name that you fall in love with and the second being that maybe you want to stay away from names that are too popular. The SSA information is based on "Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States." It's a great way to see which names are on the rise, which names are always popular, and everything in between. Check out the current 20 most popular boy names.