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Washingtonians love the names “Henry” and “Charlotte.” For the second year running, those were the most popular baby names.
Per new 2022 data from the Social Security Administration:
Top five male baby names:
- Henry
- Theodore
- Charles
- James
- Liam
Top five female baby names:
- Charlotte
- Ava
- Olivia
- Nora
- Eleanor
Zoom out: The most popular names nationally were Liam for boys and Olivia for girls.
What to watch: The fastest-rising names in 2022.
- For boys: Dutton, Kayce, Chosen, Khaza, and Eithan.
- For girls: Wrenlee, Neriah, Arlet, Georgina, and Amiri.
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