Emily, Jacob still most popular baby names

Saturday, May 7, 2005

WASHINGTON -- The biblical name Jacob, the most popular choice for baby boys for the sixth straight year, also tops the first official ranking of names given to twins. Parents like to pair it with Joshua.

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