Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017



The name Emma debuted in the top 10 in 2002 and was the most popular name for baby girls in 2017. Actress The Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names tends to reflect pop culture's influence. It's impossible to say with certainty who inspired baby name trends, but movies, TV, music and sports can reveal who keeps the trends alive. Click through the gallery to see the memorable celebs and characters whose names were among the most popular in 2017.The name Emma debuted in the top 10 in 2002 and was the most popular name for baby girls in 2017. Actress Emma Watson made her cinematic debut in 2001 as Hermione in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Hide Caption 1 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 The name Liam jumped from 75 in 2008 to 49 in 2009 and has been rising fast ever since. In 2017, it was No. 1 for boys. Actor Liam Hemsworth started his acting career in Australian TV before his breakthrough role in the hit film "The Hunger Games" in 2012. Hide Caption 2 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 The name Olivia has been moving up and down the top 10 list since making its debut in 2001. It was No. 2 for girls in 2017. Actress and model Olivia Munn has been in the TV show "The Newsroom," played the character Psylocke in "X-Men: Apocalypse" in 2016 and appears in "The Predator" in 2018. Hide Caption 3 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 The name Noah climbed to 23 in 2005 after Ryan Gosling melted hearts as Noah in the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' "The Notebook." The name has continued to gain popularity over the years but drifted from No. 1 to No. 2 in 2017. Hide Caption 4 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Ava has been the third most popular name for girls since 2016. It's a popular name for the children of celebrities, such as Ava Phillippe, daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, and Ava Jackman, daughter of Hugh Jackman. Director and screenwriter Ava DuVernay was the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, and her 2014 film "Selma" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. She also directed the 2018 film "A Wrinkle in Time." Hide Caption 5 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 William was in the third spot this year. It gets a royal boost from the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William. Hide Caption 6 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Isabella went from the 45th-most popular baby name for girls in 2000 to No. 1 in 2009. It ranked fourth in 2017. Child actress Isabella Rice is best known for her work on the TV shows "Pretty Little Liars" and "True Blood." Hide Caption 7 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Since 1900, the name James has been in the top 20, but it hadn't cracked the top 10 since 1992. That changed in 2014, and it's in the fourth spot for 2017. It could have something to do with Houston Rockets point guard James Harden. Hide Caption 8 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Sophia is the fifth most popular name for girls. It first cracked the top 10 in 2006. By then, Sophia Bush had made a name for herself as Brooke Davis in the popular CW teen drama "One Tree Hill," which ran from 2003 to 2012. Hide Caption 9 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Logan shot up from the No. 18 spot for boys in 2016 to No. 5 in 2017. Actor Logan Lerman, known for his turn in the Percy Jackson films, might be one source of inspiration for the name. It was also the title of a 2017 film, "Logan," about Marvel Comics character Wolverine. Hide Caption 10 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Mia was the sixth-most popular name among girls in 2017, with plenty of possible celeb inspiration, from soccer star Mia Hamm to actress Mia Farrow. Hide Caption 11 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 It's an old name, but Benjamin was a new addition to the top 10 list in 2015. The name ranked sixth in 2017. Among the buzziest Bens of today? Actor Ben Stiller. Hide Caption 12 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 One of the most famous Charlottes of today is surely the British princess, whose parents are Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge was born May 2, 2015, and recently became a big sister to Louis Arthur Charles, born in April 2018 Hide Caption 13 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 The name Mason ranked seventh in popularity in 2017. Mason Cook is an American child actor known for his portrayal of Cecil Wilson in "Spy Kids," Murray in the ABC series "The Goldbergs" and Ray DiMeo in the ABC sitcom "Speechless." Hide Caption 14 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 The name Amelia, No. 8 in 2017, was a new addition to the top 10. Amelia Warner has appeared in "Quills" and "Aeon Flux" and performs music as Slow Moving Millie. Hide Caption 15 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 The name Elijah was a new addition to the top 10 list in 2016 and ranked No. 8 in 2017. One of the more notable Elijahs is Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Democrat from Maryland. Hide Caption 16 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 The name Evelyn appeared cracked the top 10 in 2017, coming in at No. 9. Evelyn Lozada appeared on the VH1 reality series "Basketball Wives." Hide Caption 17 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Oliver Queen is a fictional character in "Arrow" who has a popular name: No. 9 in the United States in 2017, in fact. The fictional Oliver is played by Stephen Amell. Hide Caption 18 of 20

Photos: Most popular US baby names of 2017 Abigail hasn't always enjoyed A-list popularity; for most of the first half of the 20th century, it failed to crack the top 1,000 names. Its star has risen alongside that of Abigail Breslin, born in 1996. She made her screen debut in "Signs" in 2002 and was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in "Little Miss Sunshine" in 2006. Hide Caption 19 of 20