Most Popular Baby Names In The US Revealed, State-By-State

New data from the Social Security Administration has revealed which baby names were the most common across the country in 2014, dividing the findings state-by-state to highlight the names that are most popular in each of the 50 states.

Emma’s the favourite name across the country, as the top pick in a whopping 22 states including Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Masschusetts.

The top boy’s name, Noah, wasn’t quite as popular but was still the number one choice in nine states, including Florida and a large percentage of the southwest states. 

This isn’t the first time that Emma’s been a favourite baby name choice, so it’s not a huge surprise that it’s still so popular.

The classic name choice has made the top three in the girls names list for 11 years now, taking the top spot in 2008 as well as last year.

Nameberry.com reveals that the name was given a big boost when it was given to Rachel and Ross’s baby on Friends in 2002 and it’s also the name of one of Jane Austen’s most famed protagonists.

It’s also the name of many current-day female celebrities, including Emma Watson, Emma Roberts and Emma Stone.

Noah’s been the most popular baby name once before, in 2013, unseating Jacob after a thirteen-year reign.

The biblical name is ‘one of those unexpected fashion hits,’ says Nameberry and has definitely shaken off its ancient image.

Actor Rupert Graves and singer Michael Buble both called their sons Noah, while Billy Ray Cyrus (Miley’s dad) gave another of his daughter’s the traditionally-masculine name choice.

The second most popular baby girl’s name has been revealed as Olivia, followed by Sophia, Isabella, Ava, Mia, Emily, Abigail, Madison and Charlotte.

Liam was the second favourite boy’s name, followed by Mason, Jacob, William, Ethan, Michael, Alexander, James and Daniel.

Here in the UK, last year’s top baby girl name was Sophia while Oliver topped the boy’s list. See the full list here.

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