These are the 50 most popular baby names from the last decade.
Most popular baby names last 10 years. Florence Elsie Ivy and Violet have all made somewhat of a comeback into the top 100 but they have not reached the heights of their early 20th century popularity. Or search a specific year to see what names were popular that year. The database of names maintained by the Social Security Administration is a great way to see how certain names have become more or less popular over time.
Most notably Riley jumped up six spots. You can also search for a specific name to see its ranking. Please note that popular names listed below are not necessarily consistently popular in every year the SSA website states.
As the 2010s draw to a close classic options such as Olivia and Michael made the top. The list of girl names includes 59 different names while the boys list has a mere 35 meaning that fewer girls names have attained top 10 status multiple times. The most popular name for baby girls born during the years 1920 to 2019 was Mary followed by Patricia and Jennifer according to the agency.
So what are some of the baby-naming trends from the last ten years. Royal monikers are definitely in vogue like William Charles Camila and Elizabeth and two-syllable names rule the roost 54 percent of the top 100 names have just two syllables. As for boys the names James John and Robert topped the list.
Boys have had Liam Noah and William in the Top 5 names. Aaliyah outdid Amelia and Mia and Aria slipped behind Isabella. THE most popular baby names over the past ten years have been revealed and traditional choices reign supreme.
While the top 10 didnt change from last year most names moved up or down. 102 rows Over the last 100 years the male name Michael has held the top spot most often 44. 103 rows Name Number Name Number.