WASHINGTON: Sophia is the top name for girls, according to the list released Thursday. King is among the fastest-rising baby names for US boys. They’re just a little behind Major, the boy’s name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration’s annual list of popu- lar baby names. The agency runs pension plans. Jacob is the most popular for boys — again.
It was Jacob’s 14th straight year at the top. Next were Mason, Ethan, Noah and William. Liam cracked the top 10 for the first time, coming in at No. 6. Daniel slipped out of the top 10 for the first time since 1998, to No. 11. It was Sophia’s second year in a row at the top for girls. Next were Emma, Isabella, Olivia and Ava.
Sophia top baby name for US girls
