Top 10 lists for boys, girls

Baby names most often chosen by New York parents don’t fully reflect the most popular names in the country. New York also has a lot of fluctuation from year to year, although New Yorkers have a preference for one boy’s name that has topped the list every year since 2015, according to Social Security Administration data. Here are the names Empire State parents loved most in 2023:

The most popular baby names in New York

Liam and Emma were the most popular baby names in New York in 2023, according to Social Security Administration data. Last year marked the ninth year in a row that Liam topped the list, as it replaced Jacob, which was last the top boys name in New York in 2014. Emma also ranked first in 2018 and has consistently ranked second place behind Olivia, according to Social Security Administration data.

Most popular boy names in New York

1. Liam

2. Noah

3. Lucas

4. David

5. Joseph

6. Olivier

7. James

8. Michael

9. Jac

10. Jacob

The most popular girl names in New York

1. Emma

2. Olivia

3. Sophia

4. Mia

5. Amelia

6. Isabella

7. Charlotte

8. Ava

9. Leah

10. Luna

Top Boy and Girl Names in the US

There were quite a few differences between New Yorkers’ choices and the names chosen by parents across the country, with five names on New York’s boys’ list – David, Joseph, Michael, Jack and Jacob – and one name on the girls’ list – Leah. – which did not make the national top 10.

Liam and Olivia topped the national list for the fifth year in a row. One new name, Mateo, made the top 10 this year, climbing from 11th to sixth place between 2022 and 2023.

Most Popular Boys Names in the US

1. Liam

2. Noah

3. Olivier

4. James

5. Elijah

6. Mateo

7. Theodore

8. Henry

9. Lucas

10. William

Most Popular Girls Names in the US

1. Olivia

2. Emma

3. Charlotte

4. Amelia

5. Sophia

6. Mia

7. Isabella

8. Ava

9. Evelyn

10. Luna

Popular Baby Names in the US

Another Social Security Administration page lists baby names that have increased in popularity the most from year to year. According to previous reporting from the USA TODAY Network, many of these trending names appear to have social media influence.

Examples of possible inspirations for top names in this category include YouTube and Tiktok influencer Kaeli McEwen or Kaeli Mae and TikTok creator Wyatt Eiden.

Popular Boys Names in the US

1. Izael

2. Chosen

3. Eiden

4. Cassian

5. Kyren

6. Semaj

7. Kaizen

8. Kyaire

9. Jahmir

10. Jesia

Popular Girls Names in the US

1. Kaeli

2. Alitzel

3. Emryn

4. Adhara

5. Azari

6. Yep

7. Ivey

8. Ainara

9. Arely

10. Scottie

Most Popular Names in the US, Ranked

For the complete list and rankings, visit www.ssa.gov/babynames.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Most Popular Baby Names in New York: Top 10 Lists for Boys, Girls