At what age do children commonly begin to understand their name?

Children typically begin to understand their name around the age of seven months. At this developmental stage, infants are becoming more aware of their surroundings and the social interactions occurring around them. They start to recognize associated sounds and may respond to their name being called, which indicates an understanding of their identity and a budding awareness of social cues. This recognition of their name helps in establishing a connection with caregivers and enhances their social and communicative development.

As children approach this age, they are also developing other skills, such as joint attention and the ability to engage in social interactions, which further supports their understanding of personal identifiers like their name. While infants may respond to familiar voices or tones slightly earlier, the specific recognition of their name is typically more evident around the seven-month mark.