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The top 10 baby names of 2014 have been released, and some new names have made the cut._ by [Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Jun 23, 2015 8:40 PM UTC  Twin baby girls kissing on bed Twin baby girls kissing on bed Getty Images by [Samantha Grossman](https://time.com/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Jun 23, 2015 8:40 PM UTC Well, 2015 is only half-over, but it’s apparently shaping up to be the year of unisex baby names. BabyCenter.com noticed this [emerging trend ](http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom%5Fstories/proof-that-2015-is-20150622the-year-of-the-gender-neutral-baby/)in its midyear report. Though gendered names like Noah and Emma remain super common, gender-neutral names like Amari, Karter, Phoenix, Quinn and Reese are rising in popularity too. “As usual, baby names are reflecting a larger cultural shift,” [says](http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom%5Fstories/proof-that-2015-is-20150622the-year-of-the-gender-neutral-baby/) BabyCenter’s Global Editor in Chief Linda Murray. “Millennials are an open-minded and accepting group, and they don’t want their children to feel pressured to conform to stereotypes that might be restrictive.” Celebrities are, of course, contributing to the gender-neutral trend by giving girls traditionally male monikers like Lincoln (Kristen Bell/Dax Shepard), James (Blake Lively/Ryan Reynolds) and Mason (Sara Gilbert/Linda Perry). The real question here: are[ Ruckus and Legendary ](http://time.com/3897660/craziest-new-baby-names-2014/)gender-neutral names? ### Meet the New Generation of Gender-Creative Kids  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  Many hours of the day are spent rehearsing for the long-awaited talent show. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  A child expertly applies her own make-up before the fashion show. Lindsay Morris—Institute  Lindsay Morris—Institute  The children pictured are participating in a weekend summer camp created by parents in support and celebration of their gender-nonconformity. Lindsay Morris—Institute  A camper walks down the runway with the enthusiastic support from the camp community. Lindsay Morris—Institute ## Transcript [00:00] The top baby names for 2014 have been released. [00:03] The usual suspects are on the list again, with a few [00:06] surprises peppered in. The annual report by the U. S. [00:08] Social Security Administration reveals the number one [00:11] boys name is Noah. And the top girl's name is Emma. [00:14] [ CROSSTALK ] I feel like this one's been up there in the [00:18] top for a long [ CROSSTALK ] The Huffington Post [00:20] suggests the name, Emma has become more popular [00:22] because it's a name shared by three popular young [00:24] stars. The other top names for girls are Olivia, Sophia, [00:28] and Isabella. And for boys, they're Liam, Mason, and [00:32] Jacob. And along with most popular, the fastest rising [00:35] names were also released For boys it's, Bode, possibly [00:38] inspired by alpine skier, Bode Miller, from the 2014 [00:42] Winter Olympics. And for girls it's, Aranza, which is the [00:45] name of a lead character in a Spanish soap opera, [00:47] possibly boosting its popularity. An interesting new [00:50] name in trend is, Charlotte. This is the first time this [00:53] name has ever made the top 10. 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