CT's Most Popular Baby Names for 2016

Noah and Olivia were the most popular baby names in Connecticut in 2016, according to new data from the Social Security Administration. The two winning names this year have remained at the top of the popularity charts over the last few years. 2016 was Noah's second consecutive year at the top of the charts, and Olivia was also the most popular name for a baby girl in 2014 before finishing third in 2015.

Released Friday, the data shows there were 222 baby boys named Noah in Connecticut in 2016. The Nutmeg State also welcomed 210 new Olivias last year. (To receive free news alerts from your hometown in Connecticut click here.)

On a national level, Emma and Noah have beaten out the competition once again to be crowned America's most popular baby names. For Noah — this marks the fourth year at the top — and for Emma, it's the third straight year being number one.

Among the top 10, the SSA says there is just once new addition, Elijah, the first time the name has reached the top 10.

In Connecticut, the top 10 baby boy names in 2016 were:

1. Noah
2. James
3. Michael
4. Liam
5. Jacob
6. William
7. Benjamin
8. Mason
9. Alexander
10. Lucas

The top 10 baby girl names in Connecticut were:

1. Olivia
2. Charlotte
3. Mia
4. Ava
5. Isabella
6. Sophia
7. Emma
8. Abigail
9. Amelia
10. Emily

For boys, the top 10 baby names in the United States for 2016 were:

1. Noah
2. Liam
3. William
4. Mason
5. James
6. Benjamin
7. Jacob
8. Michael
9. Elijah
10. Ethan

For girls, the top 10 baby names for 2016 were:

1. Emma
2. Olivia
3. Ava
4. Sophia
5. Isabella
6. Mia
7. Charlotte
8. Abigail
9. Emily
10. Harper

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The SSA began compiling the list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. The administration also notes how popular culture influences baby names. For 2016, the name Kehlani had the biggest jump in popularity and for boys, the name was Kylo.

The bump in popularity for Kehlani is likely to do with the popularity of the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Kehlani Parrish, according to the SSA. The bump for Kylo on the other hand likely has to do with the character in the 2015 movie, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

You can view the full list here.

Patch Staffers Feroze Dhanoa and Kara Seymour also contributed to this report

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