Yearâs top baby names, according to new Social Security data
There’s no beating the champs.
The Social Security Administration has released its list of top baby names and, once again, Liam and Olivia are the most popular choices. It’s the six straight year Liam has been the most popular choice for boys and the fourth year for Olivia.
The agency tracks baby names in each state based on applications for Social Security cards with names dating back to 1880.
Most popular boys names are:
1. Liam
2. Noah
3. Oliver
4. James
5. Elijah
6. William
7. Henry
8. Lucas
9. Benjamin
10. Theodore
11th – 20 are:
11. Mateo
12. Levi
13. Sebastian
14. Daniel
15. Jack
16. Michael
17. Alexander
18. Owen
19. Asher
20. Samuel
Most popular girls names are:
1. Olivia
2. Emma
3. Charlotte
4. Amelia
5. Sophia
6. Isabella
7. Ava
8. Mia
9. Evelyn
10. Luna
Luna is the only newcomer on the lists, beating out Harper for the 10th place spot.
11th-20th are:
11. Harper
12. Camila
13. Sofia
14. Scarlett
15.. Elizabeth
16. Eleanor
17. Emily
18. Chloe
19. Mila
20. Violet
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