Top Baby Names 2012: Jacob and Sophia (+Full List)

A baby at an auto show in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images)

Top baby names 2012: The most popular baby names in America were announced this week. Here’s a list of the top 10 for each gender.

Male

1. Jacob

2. Mason

3. Ethan

4. Noah

5. William

6. Liam

7. Jayden

8. Michael

9. Alexander

10. Aiden

Female

1. Sophia

2. Emma

3. Isabella

4. Olivia

5. Ava

6. Emily

7. Abigail

8. Mia

9. Madison

10. Elizabeth

Two two most popular baby names during 2000 through 2009 were Jacob and Emily.

The most popular baby names by state will be announced on May 16. 

Fastest Rising in Popularity:

Male:

1. Major

2. Gael

3. Jase

4. Messiah

5. Brantley

6. Iker

7. King

8. Rory

9. Ari

10. Maverick

Female

1. Arya

2. Perla

3. Catalina

4. Elisa

5. Raelynn

6. Rosalie

7. Haven

8. Raelyn

9. Briella

10. Marilyn