Top ten Baby Names
Everyone seems to have an opinion when it comes to baby names, and family members can be especially outspoken. While it’s fun to hear suggestions, especially during the first part of your name search, keep in mind that ultimately your child’s name is your decision. It is impossible to make everyone happy. Naming your infant is one of the most important tasks you will ever undertake. A person’s name is truly a lifetime gift, and it helps define your child -- within the family, to friends, at school and to the outside world. If you consider the options carefully and select with love, you can’t go wrong. Top ten Baby Names of 2005
| Rank |
Male name |
Female name |
| 1 |
Jacob |
Emily |
| 2 |
Michael |
Emma |
| 3 |
Joshua |
Madison |
| 4 |
Matthew |
Abigail |
| 5 |
Ethan |
Olivia |
| 6 |
Andrew |
Isabella |
| 7 |
Daniel |
Hannah |
| 8 |
Anthony |
Samantha |
| 9 |
Christopher |
Ava |
| 10 |
Joseph |
Ashley |
Note: Rank 1 is the most popular, rank 2 is the next most
popular, and so forth.
* Data courtesy of the Social Security Administration
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