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Top baby names of 2016

Emma and Noah were the most popular baby names in the country in 2016, the federal Social Security Administration reported Friday -- the third year in the row they've claimed the top spots.

Emma and Noah were the most popular baby names in the country in 2016, the federal Social Security Administration reported Friday - the third year in the row they've claimed the top spots.

The rest of the top 10 for girls, in order: Olivia, Ava, Sophia, Isabella, Mia, Charlotte, Abigail, Emily and Harper.

For boys, it was Liam, William, Mason, James, Benjamin, Jacob, Michael, Elijah and Ethan.

The only new name in the top 10 last year was Elijah.

Outside of the top 10, the names with the biggest jump in popularity in 2016 were Kehlani and Royalty for girls, and Kylo and Creed for boys.

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To see more of the top baby names for 2016 - and to see where your name ranks - go to www.socialsecurity.gov .

 

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