Here Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2017
The year is quickly drawing to a close, so let’s revisit some of the most popular baby names of 2017! If you’ve got an Emma or an Liam, good looking out. Both names topped the list for girls and boys. While some of the names are expected, there were quite a few welcome surprises!
Here are the top 5 most popular baby names of 2017 for girls and boys. You can read the full list here!
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Girl #1: Emma
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We feel like people who loved Beauty and the Beast but didn’t want to name their kid Belle paid homage with Emma instead. Bonus points if you’re a Harry Potter fan.
Boy #1: Liam
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXdRogillDh/?taken-by=liamhemsworth
He’s not our favorite Hemsworth brother, but we do love the name.
Girl #2: Olivia
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Olivia is classic and beautiful. So many nickname possibilities, too! Not surprised to see this one so high on the list.
Boy #2: Noah
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaLf-20F9MR/?taken-by=noahschnapp
Biblical names are always popular. But we can’t help but think the love of Stranger Things might have had some influence with this one.
Girl #3: Ava
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Ana DuVernay is at the forefront of women of color in entertainment, so we imagine a lot of badass little Ava’s are going to follow suit.
Boy #3: Lucas
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaDAQuSBuBW/?taken-by=starwars
Is it a coincidence that Lucas jumps up to the #3 spot when George Lucas’ franchise is hotter than ever? We think not.
Girl #4: Isabella
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJoAd_DjPj/?taken-by=isabellarossellini
Timeless and beautiful, just like our most favorite Isabella.
Boy #4: Logan
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQTvEw8FcFz/?taken-by=loganlerman
We absolutely love the name Logan, we’re so glad it landed high on the list.
Girl #5: Sophia
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaO4LI3HNxJ/?taken-by=therealsophiagrace
True story: my oldest daughter wanted to name her baby sister Sophia, after Sophia Grace and Rosie.
Boy #5: Mason
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZziEpujol9/?taken-by=masoncook
Mason Cook is on one of our favorite shows, and he has one of our favorite names.
So there you have it! The top five on both sides are pretty much perfect. Did your little one’s name make the list? Picking a name is hard, hopefully you find some inspiration here!
Also read:
- 30 of the Best Baby Boy Names We’ve Ever Heard
- 20 Celebrity Baby Names That Leave Us Wondering WTF
- 30 Greatest Baby Girl Names We’ve Ever Heard
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