2016 US Baby Name Rank Changes

Year over year, 8 names rose and 8 fell within the 2016 top 100.

The biggest climb belongs to Lincoln, up 26 places from #98 in 2015 to #72.

The steepest drop was Kylie, down 17 places from #66 to #83.

8 names entered the top 100 in 2016. That means they ranked outside the top 100 the year before, not that the names themselves are new.

Emma held the number one spot in 2016 for another year.

This year's movers (2016)

Biggest risers

Biggest fallers

Entered the top 100

Full ranking for this year: 2016 Most Popular Baby Names in the USA

Frequently asked questions

Which names rose the most in 2016?
Lincoln, Quinn, Scarlett, Charlotte, Owen, Riley, Ruby, Easton, in that order. Lincoln led with a gain of 26 places.
Which names fell the most in 2016?
Kylie, Arianna, Landon, Mackenzie, Parker, Jayden, Madison, Angel, in that order. Kylie led with a drop of 17 places.
Which names entered the top 100 in 2016?
Adeline, Mateo, Kinsley, Penelope, Elena, Bryson, Greyson, Camila. They ranked outside the top 100 the year before; the names themselves are not new.
What was the number one name in 2016?
Emma.
Where does this data come from?
The US Social Security Administration publishes baby name counts from Social Security card applications. This page uses the national top 100 for 2016.

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