William is a name that has been bestowed upon many notable men. There was William Shakespeare, William Wallace, and in more modern times, Prince William. There are also a lot of note-worthy Emmas out there as well—Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, Eminem.
Due to the remarkability of the people who don these charming names, their popularity has risen and America has responded—we are naming a lot of our babies William and Emma. In fact, according to Social Security, in at least a dozen states these two names are the most popular names for boys and girls.
But this is not the case for every state.
Others prefer the ring of names that are famously associated with a former Golden Girl, two biblical figures, and one fine spider. Classic Hollywood names are enjoying a revival in some states as well—and thankfully—only 328 babies in all of the 50 states were burdened with the silly name "Abcde" (A-B-C-D-E) this year.
Which names are the most popular in your state? Take a look at the illustrations below to find out!
What do you think about the latest baby name trends? Love them? Hate them? Have a family member who just named their baby one of these names?
Sound off in the comments below with your opinion and your favorite baby name of all time. Make sure to also SHARE this fascinating information with everyone you know, including every Emma and William you've ever met, which according to our results, should add up to quite a few folks!
