It’s been a few years since the Social Security Administration (SSA) released the top ten babies names 2015. It was a great year for babies named Noah and Emma as these names represent the most popular choices for babies born that year. Now, let’s take a look at what has changed today. Which names have risen? Which names have fallen? What top ten babies names 2015 land in this year’s tops as well?
We will share all of our findings with you and dissect the data to get a better sense of today’s trends versus those in 2015. We will discover which appellations have wind beneath their wings and which ones are swimming upstream! Check out the top ten babies names of 2015 below!
Top Ten Babies Names 2015
Emma
As we mentioned, Emma was the top, number one, baby name for girls in 2015. Emma comes from German origin and means “universal.” Will she hold the number one spot? Read on to see how Emma goes.
Noah
A Hebrew name, meaning “rest,” Noah was the top of the top ten babies names 2015 for boys. Will Noah survive the seas of change? Keep on reading to learn this name’s fate.
Olivia
The second most popular baby name for girls in 2015, Olivia was sailing high that year. Will she improve her standing in the coming years? This Latin and Greek name means “olive tree.”
Liam
The second most popular name for boys of 2015, Liam is an English diminutive form of William (put a pin in this name), meaning “resolute protector. Does Liam have what it takes to be the most popular baby name today?
Sophia
Sophia was the third most popular baby name for girls and one of the top ten babies names 2015. Sophia comes from Greek origin and means “wisdom.” Did she know her tides would in a few short years?
Mason
Mason hit an all-time high at second place in 2011. It still was one of the top ten babies names 2015, ranking in third place? Will Mason stay in the top in 2020 or will it sink? Mason is an English occupational name for a “stone worker.”
Ava
Ava had the wind at her back in 2015. This name was already in the top 10 for years prior to 2015, ever since 2005. Ava comes from a variety of language and cultural traditions and it can mean “bird,” “life,” “water,” and “island.”
Jacob
Jacob is a Hebrew name that means “supplanter.” We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Although Jacob was one of the top ten babies names 2015, don’t expect to see it there today!
Isabella
Isabella was the fifth most popular name for girls and it seems like she might have already been on a downward slide in 2015. This gorgeous form of Elizabeth comes from Spanish and Italian. The name means “pledged to God.”
William
Now, we meet the William that brings us Liam. It’s always strange when a nickname surpasses its origin but we appreciate the casual appeal of Liam. William has German origins and also means “resolute protector.”
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Top Ten Babies Names Today Compared to Top Ten Babies Names 2015
Olivia
Now, the fun part! You already know the top ten babies names 2015 so how did they hold up? As you can see Olivia improved her standing moving from number two to number one in just a few short years. It assumed the first spot in 2019 and has stayed on top ever since.
Liam
Liam is another name that moved up to number one! This English and Irish form of William now surpasses its father-name as the most popular name for boys in the US. There are lots of little Liams out there, no doubt!
Emma
Emma lost her number one spot that she enjoyed as one of top ten babies names of 2015. But she’s still just steps away from the reclaiming her top spot. Where do you see Emma moving in the years to come?
Noah
Noah and Liam essentially flipped spots. So, Noah was number one in 2015 but sits in second place today. It’s still a wildly popular name but it’s no longer numero uno.
Ava
Ava has climbed a spot since 2015. She’s now the third most popular baby name for girls. It should come as now surprise as this name appeals to many people of many cultural backgrounds.
Oliver
One of the most impressive climbs on this list comes from the name Oliver. Oliver was not even one of the top ten babies names 2015, no it was number nineteen. Oliver, today, is the third most popular choice for boys. Like Olivia, the name has Latin and Greek origins, meaning “olive tree.”
Charlotte
A similar story is true for Charlotte as with Oliver. Charlotte was the ninth most popular name for girls in 2015. She made a huge leap to the fourth spot today! Charlotte come from French origins and means “free man.”
Elijah
As with Oliver and Charlotte, Elijah ascended to the top ten in a few short years. Elijah is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning “Yahweh is God.” Do you think this name will only continue to get more popular or is the name going to slide down from this high?
Sophia
Sophia remains in the top ten today, however, she dropped in popularity behind Ava in a baby name upset. Do you think Sophia has what it takes to remain in the top ten for years to come?
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William
With a lot of upsets and changes on this list, the only name that remained a steady constant is William. William held firm as one of the top ten babies names 2015 and stayed in its exact same spot. It’s clear Americans absolutely love this traditional name.
There you go! How did the top ten babies names 2015 stack up? Did you expect Emma to fall behind Olivia or Noah to lag behind Liam? We found these changes pretty shocking considering that Emma and Noah were so broadly favored for so many years. However, trends change. People want more casual and approachable names today which means something different to each parent.