What’s your name & how did rate for the year you were born

The list of the most popular names for babies born in Iowa last year has been released. (link included to the entire list)

Data from the U.S. Social Security Administration shows Emma remained the top girl’s name in Iowa in 2013. Emma has claimed the top spot three years in a row and seven times in the past decade. Rounding out the top five for girl’s names last year: Harper, Sophia, Olivia, and Ava. On the boy’s side, Liam was the most popular boy’s name for the second year in a row. That was followed by Mason, Carter, Owen, and Noah. A century ago, in 1913, the most popular names for newborns in Iowa were Mary and John.

LInk: list of favorite names and sort by your favorite state/year/decadge

About Dave Vickers

Dave has been News Director since 1983 and has been Station General Manager since 1999. Dave has also served on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Broadcast News Association and the Iowa Broadcast Association and has served on the Iowa Freedom of Information Council.
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