Politics & Government

What Were the Top 10 Baby Names of 2012?

A look at the most popular baby names of last year, according to the Social Security Administration.

Here are the names the U.S. loves:

Top 10 Girl Names of 2012

1. Sophia

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2. Emma

3. Isabella

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4. Olivia

5. Ava

6. Emily

7. Abigail

8. Mia

9. Madison

10. Elizabeth

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Top 10 Boy Names of 2012

1. Jacob

2. Mason

3. Ethan

4. Noah

5. William

6. Liam

7. Jayden

8. Michael

9. Alexander

10. Aiden

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Fastest-Rising Baby Names for Girls in 2012

1. Arya

2. Perla

3. Catalina

4. Elisa

5. Raelynn

6. Rosalie

7. Haven

8. Raelyn

9. Briella

10. Marilyn

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Fastest-Rising Names for Boys in 2012

1. Major

2. Gael

3. Jase

4. Messiah

5. Brantley

6. Iker

7. King

8. Rory

9. Ari

10. Maverick

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Source: Social Security Administration


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