While we keep hearing of new parents being inspired by “Game of Thrones” or superheroes when it comes to baby names, it turns out the most popular names for tots haven’t changed all that much. The Social Security Administration has just revealed the Top Baby Names of 2018, with the Top three names for boys and girls totally the same as they were in 2017.
Topping the list for boys is Liam, followed by Noah and William, while for girls Emma is tops, followed by Olivia and Ava. As for changes in the Top Ten, Lucas is in, while Jacob is out for boys, and for girls Harper is in, and Abigail is out.
Top Ten Boy Baby Names For 2018
- Liam
- Noah
- William
- James
- Oliver
- Benjamin
- Elijah
- Lucas
- Mason
- Logan
Top Ten Girl Baby Names For 2018
- Emma
- Olivia
- Ava
- Isabella
- Sophia
- Charlotte
- Mia
- Amelia
- Harper
- Evelyn
ONE MORE THING!It turns out it is true that parents are naming their babies after "GOT" characters. In fact, last year, there were 2,545 girls named Arya.
Source:USA Today
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