Most Popular Baby Names In Maryland

By KARA SEYMOUR (Patch Staff)

In a few years, expect a lot of Noahs and Olivias in kindergarten classes across Maryland.

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

This is the second year Noah is in the top spot. It replaced Liam, which has fallen down to seventh in 2015.

Following Noah for boys is Logan, James and Mason.

Olivia tops the list of girl's names, also for the second year. Other top names include Ava, Sophia and Emma.

See the top 100 baby names for the state.

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

1. Noah, 386
2. Logan, 323
3. James, 321
4. Mason, 317
5. Jacob, 294
6. William, 292
7. Liam, 290
8. Michael, 287
9. Ethan, 282
10. Benjamin, 260

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

1. Olivia, 320
2. Ava, 307
3. Sophia, 303
4. Emma, 277
5. Charlotte, 232
6. Madison, 218
7. Isabella, 216
8. Abigail, 201
9. Mia, 200
10. Elizabeth, 185