Earlier this week the Social Security Administration released its list of top baby names for 2011. Jacob, the most popular name from last year, still reigns as king at the top of the boys’ list. Sophia is a new leader for the girls. Take a look at our nation’s hottest baby monikers in the slide show from the Houston Chroniclebelow and for a peek at what’s popular in Washington scroll down.
No. 1: Sophia (Sofia Vergara)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom
(Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
No. 1: Jacob (From Twilight)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Holder of the heel (Summit Entertainment)
No. 2: Isabella (Isabella Rossellini)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Devoted to God Photo (Getty)
No. 2: Mason (Mason Crosby)
Origin: French
Meaning: Stone worker (Anonymous)
No. 3: Emma (Emma Watson)
Origin: Old German
Meaning: Whole, universal (AP)
No. 3:William (Prince William)
Origin:German
Meaning:Resolute guardian (Martin Meissner / AP)
No. 4: Olivia (Olivia Wilde)
Origin: English
Meaning: Olive tree (Getty)
No. 4: Jayden (Jaden Smith)
Origin: Mix: American (Jaden) and Hebrew (Jadon)
Meaning: Thankful, God will judge (Getty)
No. 5: Ava (Paz Vega’s daughter)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Like a bird (Getty)
No. 5: Noah (Noah Wyle)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Peaceful (Getty)
No. 6:Emily (Emily Deschanel)
Origin:Teutonic
Meaning:Industrious (Getty)
No. 6:Michael (Michael Cera)
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God (AP)
No. 7: Abigail (Abigail Breslin)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: A father’s joy (Getty)
No. 7: Ethan (Ethan Hawke)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Firm, steadfast (Getty)
No. 8:Madison (Madison Pettis)
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Maud (HC)
No. 8:Alexander (Alex Rodriguez)
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Helper and defender of mankind (Mike Stobe / Getty Images)
No. 9:Mia (Mia Farrow)
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Mine (Getty)
No. 9: Aiden, (Aiden Turner)
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Little fire (Getty)
No. 10: Chloe (Chloe Sevigny)
Origin: Greek
Meaning:Young green shoot (Getty)
No. 10:Daniel (Daniel Radcliffe)
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God is my judge (Getty)
What about Washington state?
Mason is the most popular name for boys — and Sofia is the most popular name for girls.
Washington boys:
1. Mason
2. Liam
3. Alexander
4. Jacob
5. Ethan
6. Noah
7. Daniel
8. Logan
9.William
10. Benjamin
Washington girls:
1. Sophia
2. Olivia
3. Emma
4. Isabella
5. Emily
6. Ava
7. Abigail
8. Chloe
9. Madison
10. Elizabeth
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