Vol. 65 No. 1 (2017)
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A Note on Popular Baby Names on the Social Security Website: An Important Onomastic Resource

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  • Frank Nuessel
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00277738.2016.1197651

Published 2017-01-02

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Abstract

This note provides a road map for the use of the Social Security “Popular Baby Names” website. It gives information on how to navigate the site and utilize all of its features for research, decision making in the selection of a baby’s name, personal information, and many other possibilities.

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