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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
20 most popular baby names in Florida: Liam, Olivia top the list
At Florida high school graduations this year, don't be surprised if you hear the names Anthony, Isabella, Michael, Sophia, Christopher, Emily, Joshua, Madison, Daniel and Ava mentioned multiple times over the public address system as students walk across the stage to pick up their diplomas. That's because those names were the most popular names for babies born in Florida in 2007, according to the Social Security Administration. For the Class of 2042, though, expect more Elijahs, Noahs, Mias and Emmas. Those names are among the most popular names given to Florida babies born in 2024 in recently released data from the federal agency that issues a Social Security card to every baby born in the U.S. each year. In May, the Social Security Administration released its annual lists of most popular baby names in each state. In Florida, Olivia retained her crown for most popular name for girls born in 2024, extending a run that began in 2021. But Liam was the most popular name among boys and girls born in 2024, with 1,818 boys assigned the name at birth. 2024 marked the 10th consecutive year that Liam held the top spot. Here's a look at Florida's other most popular baby names. Liam (1,818) Noah (1,736) Lucas (926) Elijah (841) Oliver (840) Mateo (802) Dylan (743) Thiago (662) Luca (660) Ethan (646) Matthew (646) Levi (633) Benjamin (631) Sebastian (629) James (605) Michael (579) Asher (574) Theodore (563) Daniel (560) Alexander (531) In 2023, the 10 most popular boy names, Nos. 1 to 10, were Liam, Noah, Lucas, Elijah, Oliver, Dylan, Mateo, Benjamin, Matthew and Luca. A decade ago, the 10 most popular boy names were Noah, Liam, Jacob, Michael, Mason, Ethan, Alexander, Jayden, Elijah and Daniel. Olivia (1,142) Emma (1,084) Mia (1,058) Isabella (1,046) Sophia (952) Amelia (857) Charlotte (707) Sofia (650) Valentina (586) Luna (554) Ava (536) Chloe (500) Aurora (499) Gianna (486) Emily (483) Mila (478) Camila (466) Aria (450) Eliana (430) Victoria (423) In 2023, the 10 most popular girl names were Olivia, Emma, Isabella, Mia, Sophia, Amelia, Charlotte, Luna, Ava and Sophia. A decade ago, the 10 most popular girl names were Isabella, Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Mia, Ava, Emily, Sofia, Abigail and Victoria. Florida's lists of popular baby names largely mirrored those of the United States as a whole. Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Henry Mateo Elijah Lucas William Olivia Emma Amelia Charlotte Mia Sophia Isabella Evelyn Ava Sofia The Social Security Administration's annual report also shows which names are rising quickest in popularity. For boys, the Top 10 fastest-rising names are Truce, Colsen, Bryer, Halo, Azaiah, Noa, Azai, Aliam, Kolter and Eliel. For girls, the Top 10 fastest-rising names are Ailany, Aylani, Marjorie, Scottie, Analeia, Elodie, Romy, Julietta, Adhara and Ailani. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Popular baby names in Florida in 2024. See the list
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Jersey parents are favoring these baby names — and the No. 1 pick might be a shock
No Pauly or Francesca on this list. Home of the Jersey Shore, Wawa and Tony Soprano — in 2025, there are specific baby names that are popular in New Jersey, and the top spot for both boys and girls might not be what you would think. Nor are they grandma or grandpa-sounding by any means, despite a recent surge in popularity in old-fashioned baby names. Sad news for Bruce Springsteen or Bon Jovi — parents in the Garden state love the names Liam and Noah for their baby boys — as those two came in first and second place, according to the Social Security Administration. Liam being the most popular shouldn't come as a total shock, considering it's held the No. 1 spot for boys' names for eight years in a row. The adorable name Lucas came in third, and to no one's surprise, for those who are from the tri-state area, Joseph and Michael got the fourth and fifth spots. For baby girls — Mia was the No. 1 choice for New Jerseyans. Sophia came in second. And Emma came in third while Olivia fell into fourth place. Similar to how popular Liam is for boys — the name Olivia has topped the list of baby girl names for six years in a row. Charlotte rounded out the list by coming in fifth place. Some other notable mentions for both guys' and girls' names include Anthony, James, Oliver — and Amelia, Isabella and Ava. It seems like the state of the pork roll versus Taylor ham debacle might not be the biggest fan of old-fashioned names, like the rest of the country. According to Jennifer Moss, founder and CEO of and baby-name consultant Taylor A. Humphrey, grandma-like names such as Eleanor, Eloise, Elodie, Alma, Margaret, Nora and Bennett are popular for 2025, originally reported by Yahoo! Life. 'On the boys' side, we're seeing the 'trad name,' or old-fashioned names, stick — like Theodore, Oliver, Owen, Silas and Jasper,' Colleen Slagen, author of the forthcoming book 'Naming Bebe,' also told the outlet. '…I'm hearing Hayes, Lachlan, Palmer, Soren, Sterling and Theodore,' added Humphrey. While some parents are giving their babies rather mature names — others are opting for the simpler route. 'More families in the US come from mixed cultural backgrounds, and I hear parents commonly request that they want their child to travel and have a relatively easy-to-understand name,' said Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of Nameberry, a baby naming website.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
These are the most popular baby names in Pennsylvania in 2024
Noah and Olivia were the most popular baby names in Pennsylvania in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced. On Thursday, the agency announced the 100 most popular names for male and female births last year in the Keystone State. Charlotte, Emma, Sophia and Amelia rounded out the top 5 for girls. Liam, Oliver, Theodore and Henry completed the top 5 for boys. The names may look familiar, as both nearly mirror the most popular baby names in America for 2024. In Pennsylvania, names rising in popularity for boys were Santiago and William. For girls, Sofia was the 50th-most popular name in 2023 before rising to No. 7 in 2024. Most popular girl names in Pennsylvania Olivia Mia Charlotte Sophia Emma Amelia Sofia Isabella Evelyn Ava Most popular boy names in Pennsylvania Liam Noah Oliver Theodore Mateo Henry Benjamin James William Santiago The Social Security Administration's list tracks the thousands of names given to babies born each year. When a child is born, parents supply the name to the Social Security Administration when applying for a child's Social Security card.
