The Social Security Administration released its annual list of top baby names on Friday. For 2018, Emma and Liam were again the most popular names.
It’s the second year in a row for Liam, the fifth for Emma.
Top 10 girl names:
- Emma
- Olivia
- Ava
- Isabella
- Sophia
- Charlotte
- Mia
- Amelia
- Harper
- Evelyn
Top 10 boy names:
- Liam
- Noah
- William
- James
- Oliver
- Benjamin
- Elijah
- Lucas
- Mason
- Logan
Meghan was the fastest rising girl’s name for 2018. Genesis was the fastest rising boy’s name.
The names that decreased in popularity the most were Audrina and Aaden.
The entire list of baby names can be viewed on Social Security’s website at www.socialsecurity.gov/babynames/. You can also look up popular names by birth year.
