These are the most popular baby names in every state

These are the fruchtwein popular baby names in every stateThese are the most popular baby names in every stateLiam and Emma may have been the top twobaby namesin the United States for 2018 but that wasnt the case for each state individually. Last week, theSocial Security Administration(SSA) broke down themost popular baby names for boys and girls in each of the 50 states.For girls, Emma came out ahead in 15 states. However, Olivia was a close second with 12 states selecting it as the top name. And Ava wasnt far behind, stealing the number one spot in 11 states, mostly on the East Coast.Other popular picks included Harper, Evelyn, and Charlotte.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe top three girls names fit a trend described by Laura Wattenberg, founder ofNamerology. Shetold Quartzthat parents are opting for short names with multiple vowels, like Ella and Lila, that feel light on t he ear.On the boys side, while Liam took the lead in 20 states, Oliver was the top pick in 11 states followed by Noah in nine states. William was also a common choice in seven states, particularly in the South.Some states had more unique moniker preferences. For instance, in Alaska, the number one girls name was Aurora (perhaps after the states aurora borealis). And in South Dakota, the preferred boys name was Grayson, which no other state chose.For the full list of the top five baby names in each state,visit the SSAs website here.And while Liam and Emma remain the most popular names in the country, they arent the fastest-rising, according to theSSAs data. The agency noted that Meghan had jumped the most for girls, likely due to Meghan Markles increasing popularity. And for boys, Genesis moved up over 600 spots, signifying a return to more classic names along with a trend of spiritual monikers.This article first appeared on Fatherly.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rit uals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people