Most Popular Baby Names In Virginia

By KARA SEYMOUR (Patch Staff)

In a few years, expect a lot of Williams and Emmas in kindergarten classes across Virginia.

Those were the top baby names in the state in 2015, according to new information released by the Social Security Administration.

In fact, there may already be several Williams in your child's kindergarten class — and elementary school. It has been the most popular boy's name in Virginia since 2005. It took the top spot from Jacob, now ranked seventh.

Following William for boys is Noah, then Liam and James.

Emma tops the list of girl's names again. It's been at the top since 2012. Other top names include Ava, Olivia and Charlotte.

See the 100 top baby names in the state.

Here's a look at 2015's top 10 names for boys in Virginia, followed by how many babies were born with that name this year:

1. William, 549
2. Noah, 516
3. Liam, 511
4. James, 494
5. Mason, 446
6. Jackson, 424
7. Jacob, 406
8. Elijah, 386
9. Michael, 385
10. Benjamin, 383

Here's a look at 2015's top 10 names for girls in Virginia, followed by how many babies were born with that name this year:

1. Emma, 464
2. Ava, 456
3. Olivia, 454
4. Charlotte, 402
5. Sophia, 394
6. Abigail, 366
7. Isabella, 322
8. Elizabeth, 304
9. Madison, 304
10. Harper, 299