Politics & Government
What Were the Top 10 Baby Names of 2012?
A look at the most popular baby names of last year, according to the Social Security Administration.
Here are the names your friends, family and neighbors love:
Top 10 Girl Names of 2012
1. Sophia
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2. Emma
3. Isabella
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4. Olivia
5. Ava
6. Emily
7. Abigail
8. Mia
9. Madison
10. Elizabeth
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Top 10 Boy Names of 2012
1. Jacob
2. Mason
3. Ethan
4. Noah
5. William
6. Liam
7. Jayden
8. Michael
9. Alexander
10. Aiden
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Fastest-Rising Baby Names for Girls in 2012
1. Arya
2. Perla
3. Catalina
4. Elisa
5. Raelynn
6. Rosalie
7. Haven
8. Raelyn
9. Briella
10. Marilyn
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Fastest-Rising Names for Boys in 2012
1. Major
2. Gael
3. Jase
4. Messiah
5. Brantley
6. Iker
7. King
8. Rory
9. Ari
10. Maverick
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Source: Social Security Administration
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