According to the most recent numbers available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you adjust for seasonal variation in birth and fertility rates, the birth rate is highest in January. What does that mean? It’s time to start thinking about baby names. You don’t want your kids to be one of 15 children in their class with the same name. Best to steer clear of the ultra-trendy monikers. Here are the ones to avoid, the most popular baby names according to the most recent stats available from the Social Security Administration.
Most Popular Baby Names in the Country
Girls
1. Isabella
2. Emma
3. Olivia
4. Sophia
5. Ava
6. Emily
7. Madison
8. Abigail
9. Chloe
10. Mia
Boys
1. Jacob
2. Ethan
3. Michael
4. Alexander
5. William
6. Joshua
7. Daniel
8. Jayden
9. Noah
10. Anthony
Most Popular Baby Names in New York State
Girls
1. Isabella
2. Sophia
3. Olivia
4. Emma
5. Emily
6. Madison
7. Ava
8. Mia
9. Abigail
10. Sarah
Boys
1. Michael
2. Jayden
3. Matthew
4. Ethan
5. Daniel
6. Ryan
7. Anthony
8. Joseph
9. Jacob
10. Christopher
