This isn't "the latest" on popular baby names. Still, I think it's very useful information.

Why? Because if you remember how well individual names ranked in years past, you'll be able to recognize trends over time--which is key if you want to make predictions about which names are likely to be popular in the future.

So, without further ado, here are the top 50 boy names and the top 50 girl names of 2005:

Boy Names Jacob Michael Joshua Matthew Ethan Andrew Daniel Anthony Christopher Joseph William Alexander David Ryan Nicholas Tyler James John Jonathan Nathan Samuel Christian Noah Dylan Benjamin Logan Brandon Gabriel Zachary Jose Elijah Angel Kevin Jack Caleb Justin Robert Evan Austin Thomas Luke Mason Aidan Jackson Isaiah Jordan Gavin Connor Aiden Isaac

Girl Names Emily Emma Madison Abigail Olivia Isabella Hannah Samantha Ava Ashley Sophia Elizabeth Alexis Grace Sarah Alyssa Mia Natalie Chloe Brianna Lauren Anna Ella Taylor Kayla Hailey Jessica Victoria Jasmine Sydney Julia Destiny Morgan Kaitlyn Savannah Katherine Alexandra Rachel Lily Kaylee Megan Jennifer Angelina Makayla Allison Brooke Maria Trinity Faith Lillian

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