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Emily, Jacob Top Baby Names—Again

Rankings barely change

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(Newser) – New parents’ tastes haven’t changed much. Emily was the most popular girl’s name last year for the 12th year in a row, while Jacob topped the boys’ list for the ninth consecutive year, AP reports. Among the top 10 girls’ names, only one was new: Elizabeth, which knocked Samantha off the list. Experts say parents tend to seek names that appeal to people of many backgrounds and are free of bad associations.

Other popular names for girls? Isabella, Emma, Ava, Madison, Sophia, Olivia, Abigail, Hannah and Elizabeth. Behind Jacob were Michael, Joshua, Matthew, Ethan, Daniel, Christopher, Anthony, William and Andrew.

Biblical names were popular among boys.
Biblical names were popular among boys.   (Shutterstock.com)
The top baby names in 2007 were similar to those in previous years.
The top baby names in 2007 were similar to those in previous years.   (Shutterstock.com)
The top baby names last year were Emily and Jacob.
The top baby names last year were Emily and Jacob.   (Shutterstock.com)
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