| Rank | Male name | Female name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah | Emma |
| 2 | Liam | Olivia |
| 3 | Mason | Sophia |
| 4 | Jacob | Ava |
| 5 | William | Isabella |
| 6 | Ethan | Mia |
| 7 | James | Abigail |
| 8 | Alexander | Emily |
| 9 | Michael | Charlotte |
| 10 | Benjamin | Harper |
In fact, Noah — a name derived from one of the most popular books in
the English language, the Bible — has taken the top spot for the past
three years. Emma spent two years in second place, before the name
eventually beat out Sophia, which in 2015 slipped to third place, behind
Olivia in second place.