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Jacob, Sophia Were Most Popular Baby Names Of 2012

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Social Security Administration has released its annual list of top baby names.

Several of the most popular names from 2012 are repeats from previous years.

The top name for boys was Jacob, which has come in first since 1999. It was followed by Mason, Ethan, Noah and William.

The most common name for girls was Sophia, followed by Emma, Isabella, Olivia and Ava.

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