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Emily, Jacob Top Baby Names—Again

Rankings barely change

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted May 11, 2008 4:53 AM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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