Each year, Social Security announces the top baby names for boys and girls, based on Social Security card applications for babies born in the previous year (2013). If you have children or you’re friends or relatives with those who do, chances are you might know a few babies with the “in” names.

This year, the most popular babies in the playpen are Jacob and Sophia. You can visit them in their online “crib” at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames.

The TOP FIVE names were –

Boys Girls

Jacob Sophia

Mason Emma

Ethan Isabella

Noah Olivia

William Ava

The TOP FIVE names for Washington were –

Boys Girls

Mason Sophia

Liam Emma

Ethan Olivia

Alexander Isabella

Benjamin Ava

At the website, you also can 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 — including your own — to see where it comes in on the list.

However, Jacob and Sophia’s page isn’t just about baby names. Find out about getting a Social Security number for your baby and what every parent should know about Social Security. Learn about benefits for children and grandchildren, and plan your family’s financial future.

When people think about Social Security, they often think of the retirement years. But Social Security is there throughout your life — from the day a child is named. Social Security’s popular Baby Names page has a lot to offer. See for yourself at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames today.

Kirk Larson is a Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist located in Seattle and serving Western Washington.