What were the most popular names for babies born last year? The Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps track of them and also maintains a historical database of names going back over 100 years.
These were the most popular names for boys and girls in 2017 according to data just released by the SSA:
| Rank | Male name | Female name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam | Emma |
| 2 | Noah | Olivia |
| 3 | William | Ava |
| 4 | James | Isabella |
| 5 | Logan | Sophia |
| 6 | Benjamin | Mia |
| 7 | Mason | Charlotte |
| 8 | Elijah | Amelia |
| 9 | Oliver | Evelyn |
| 10 | Jacob | Abigail |
The Social Security Administration website provides a searchable listing of popular names going back to the late 1800s.