When people think about Social Security, they often think of the retirement years. But Social Security is there throughout your life.

Ginny's Corner

Most Popular Babies Invite You to Their Crib

(September, 2008)

If you have children or know people who do, chances are you know a Jacob or an Emily. They've been the most popular baby names for a boy and a girl for years—Jacob for 9 years and Emily for 10 years.

This year, Jacob and Emily continue to reign at the top of the lists. You can visit them in their online "crib" at www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames.

The Popular Baby Names website features the ten most popular names for boys and girls in 2007. You can also see other lists of popular baby names. For example, you can search for the 1,000 most popular names of a decade, the five most popular names of the past century, or search for the most popular names in your state. You can even get popular baby names for twins. Plug in any name to see where it comes in on the list.

But Jacob and Emily don't just share their page with other baby names. There is a lot of information on the page that is of interest to babies and the parents who care for them. Find out about getting a Social Security number for your baby, and what parents should know about Social Security. Learn about benefits for children and grandchildren. Plan your family's financial future and find out about Social Security's future.

You can also link to information about having a healthy pregnancy, taking care of your newborn, and childproofing your home. Need to read up on childhood immunizations, food stamps or other nutrition assistance programs for families with children? The links are there, along with information about toy hazard recalls, infant and child product recalls, and a number of other resources.

When people think about Social Security, they often think of the retirement years. But Social Security is there throughout your life. Social Security's popular Baby Names page has a lot to offer.

Whether you have a grandchild on your knee or you're contemplating your first child, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames today.

Ginny Jordan, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

Ginny Jordan is a Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration. Her weekly column on all things Social Security appears in the Sunday Edition of the Sun-Sentinel.

Ginny has agreed to let us reprint her articles here for your convenience.

Thank you Ginny!

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