Sophia, Jacob Atop Most Popular Baby Names List

One of my favorite pieces of random news every year is the list of the most popular newborn baby names. I don’t know why, but it’s really interesting to see the name trends that emerge. And the creativity that people have. Iker?

Here’s the latest list:

Top Baby Names in 2012
Girls
1. Sophia
2. Emma
3. Isabella
4. Olivia
5. Ava
6. Emily
7. Abigail
8. Mia
9. Madison
10. Elizabeth

Boys
1. Jacob
2. Mason
3. Ethan
4. Noah
5. William
6. Liam
7. Jayden
8. Michael
9. Alexander
10. Aiden

Fastest-rising baby names
Girls
1. Arya
2. Perla
3. Catalina
4. Elisa
5. Raelynn
6. Rosalie
7. Haven
8. Raelyn
9. Briella
10. Marilyn

Boys
1. Major
2. Gael
3. Jase
4. Messiah
5. Brantley
6. Iker
7. King
8. Rory
9. Ari
10. Maverick

Source: Social Security Administration