USA Top 10 Baby names of 2013

After 14 years at the top Jacob has lost its spot as the most popular name for newborn American boys, knocked from its place by Noah and Liam. The USA's Social Security Administration indicates the name Jacob fell to number three in 2013.

Sophia remains at the top of girls baby names for the third year in a row, while Emma took second place.

Over the last 100 years, Michael has held the top spot 44 times, while Mary has ranked number one 42 times.

Jacob and Emily have thus far proven the most popular name of the 2000s.

Michael and Jessica were at the top in the 1990s and the 1980s.

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USA Top 10 baby girl names 2013

1. Sophia
   
2. Emma
   
3. Olivia
   
4. Isabella
   
5. Ava
   
6. Mia
   
7. Emily
   
8. Abigail
   
9. Madison
   
10. Elizabeth
    

USA Top 10 baby boy names 2013

1. Noah
   
2. Liam
   
3. Jacob
   
4. Mason
   
5. William
   
6. Ethan
   
7. Michael
   
8. Alexander
   
9. Jayden
   
10. Daniel