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The top 25 names change in their rankings ever year. However, many of the names stay on the most popular list for years and years. For Example Joseph has been in the top 20 since 1900. Mary was number one in 1900 through 1970 but now has fallen to 73rd place.

Now the names in the top 25 are names like Chloe, Kaylee and Abigail. These names were not on any list just a few short years ago.

So here is the top 25 Names with their meanings and origins. The name statistics are compiled by the  Social Security Department. The Social Security has been keeping name records since 1900. The origins and meanings are from Baby Name Software.

1 Jacob   Hebrew: "he who supplants" Emily   Latin: "clan name from Emili"
2 Michael Hebrew: "who is like the Lord" Emma Old German: "embracing ever
3 Joshua Hebrew: "the Lord is salvation" Madison  Old English: "son of a mighty warrior"
4 Matthew Hebrew: "gift of the Lord" Abigail  Hebrew: "my father is joyful"
5 Ethan  Hebrew: "firmness" Olivia  Latin: "olive tree"
6 Andrew  Greek: "masculine" Isabella  Hebrew: "pledged to God"
7 Daniel  Hebrew: "God is my judge" Hannah  Hebrew: "grace"
8 Anthony  Latin: "invaluable" Samantha  Hebrew: "told by God"
9 Christopher  Greek: "anointed" Ava  Latin: "like a bird"
10 Joseph  Hebrew: "God increases" Ashley  Old English: "ash tree meadow"
11 William  German: "determined guardian" Sophia  Greek: "wisdom"
12 Alexander  Greek: "man's defender" Elizabeth  Hebrew: "pledged to God"
13 Ryan  Irish Gaelic: "little king" Alexis  Greek: "helper"
14 David  Hebrew: "dear one" Grace  Latin: "grace"
15 Nicholas  Greek: "people of victory" Sarah  Hebrew: "princess"
16 Tyler  Old English: "maker of tiles" Alyssa  Greek: "rational"
17 James  Hebrew: "he who supplants" Mia  Italian: "mine"
18 John  Hebrew: "God is gracious" Natalie  Latin: birth day
19 Jonathan  Hebrew: "gift of God" Chloe  Greek: "young green shoot"
20 Nathan Hebrew: "given by God" Brianna  Irish Gaelic: "strong"
21 Samuel Hebrew: "told by God" Lauren  Latin: "laurel"
22 Christian  Greek: "anointed" Ella  Old German: "all and completely"
23 Noah  Hebrew: "wandering" Anna  Hebrew: "grace"
24 Dylan  Welsh: "son of the sea" Taylor  Middle English: "tailor"
25 Benjamin  Hebrew: "son of the right hand" Kayla  Greek: "pure"

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