Top Boy And Girl Baby Names In New York State

One of the biggest decisions you will make when you find out that you are going to become a parent is what name you will give your son or daughter.

Do you honor someone and name your child after that person, or do you go with something new and trendy? What about a classic name that might be fading, or do you go way out there with their name?

Whatever name you pick, it will have an impact on your child. If you are looking for some names to use or avoid, check out the top baby names in New York State.

These were the most common names given to babies in New York State according to the social security office.

Top 5 Girl Names For Babies In New York State

5 - Amelia
4 - Mia
3 - Sophia
2 - Olivia

The top baby name for girls in New York State is Emma.

Top 5 Boy Names For Babies In New York State

5 - Joesph
4 - David
3 - Lucas
2 - Noah

The top baby name for boys in New York State is Liam

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Looking back at the past five years, there hasn't been much of a change in the most popular baby names in New York State.

Of course, there is a big change in the top baby names from back in the 1980s and 1990s.

Here were the top baby names in New York State in 1985

Boys - Michael
Girls  -Jessica

Here were the top baby names in New York State in 1995

Boys - Michael
Girls - Ashley

There wasn't a change in the top boy's name in 2005 either, as Michael was #1. For girls, the top baby name in 2005 was Emily.

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