Jacob has been the top name for boys for 14 years, according to the Social Security Administration. Many credit the "Twilight" series with maintaining its popularity. Actor Taylor Lautner played Jacob Black, a werewolf, in the series' films.
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Jacob has been the top name for boys for 14 years, according to the Social Security Administration. Many credit the "Twilight" series with maintaining its popularity. Actor Taylor Lautner played Jacob Black, a werewolf, in the series' films.
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Sophia was the top name for girls in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It was Sophia's second year at the top of the list. Actress Sophia Bush has been rocking the name since 1982, when the top name was Jennifer.
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Sophia was the top name for girls in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It was Sophia's second year at the top of the list. Actress Sophia Bush has been rocking the name since 1982, when the top name was Jennifer.
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Mason was the second most-popular name for boys in 2012. Reality TV stars Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick named their first child Mason in 2009. He's seen here with aunt Kim.
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Mason was the second most-popular name for boys in 2012. Reality TV stars Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick named their first child Mason in 2009. He's seen here with aunt Kim.
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Emma was the second most-popular name for girls in 2012. It was in the top spot as recently as 2008, when Emma Watson was still starring as Hermione in the "Harry Potter" film series.
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Emma was the second most-popular name for girls in 2012. It was in the top spot as recently as 2008, when Emma Watson was still starring as Hermione in the "Harry Potter" film series.
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Ethan, the third most-popular name for boys in 2012, has been among the top 10 names for boys since 2002, when it jumped from No. 17 to No. 5. Actor Ethan Hawke is among those who keep the name famous.
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Ethan, the third most-popular name for boys in 2012, has been among the top 10 names for boys since 2002, when it jumped from No. 17 to No. 5. Actor Ethan Hawke is among those who keep the name famous.
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Isabella, the third most-popular name for girls in 2012, held the top spot in 2010 and 2009. It's the name of the main female character, known as Bella, in the "Twilight" series. Actress Kristen Stewart played Bella in the films.
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Isabella, the third most-popular name for girls in 2012, held the top spot in 2010 and 2009. It's the name of the main female character, known as Bella, in the "Twilight" series. Actress Kristen Stewart played Bella in the films.
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The fourth most-popular name for boys in 2012 was Noah. It cracked the Top 10 in 2009, when it moved from No. 15 to No. 9 -- well after actor Noah Wyle became a household name.
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The fourth most-popular name for boys in 2012 was Noah. It cracked the Top 10 in 2009, when it moved from No. 15 to No. 9 -- well after actor Noah Wyle became a household name.
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Olivia, the fourth most-popular name for girls in 2012, has been among the top 10 since 2001. Actress Olivia Wilde had it before it was cool; she was born in 1984.
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Olivia, the fourth most-popular name for girls in 2012, has been among the top 10 since 2001. Actress Olivia Wilde had it before it was cool; she was born in 1984.
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William, the fifth most-popular name for boys in 2012, has long been near the top of the list. In 1982, when Prince William was born, it was ranked No. 15 in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.
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William, the fifth most-popular name for boys in 2012, has long been near the top of the list. In 1982, when Prince William was born, it was ranked No. 15 in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.
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Ava, the fifth most-popular name for girls in 2012, had a fast rise. In 2000, it was the 180th most-popular name; by 2005, it was in the Top 10, and has stayed there since. The most famous Ava, perhaps, is the actress Ava Gardner, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 1953.
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Ava, the fifth most-popular name for girls in 2012, had a fast rise. In 2000, it was the 180th most-popular name; by 2005, it was in the Top 10, and has stayed there since. The most famous Ava, perhaps, is the actress Ava Gardner, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 1953.
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