Most Popular Baby Names of 2002: Top Boy and Girl Names
The 3 most popular baby names in 2002 were Jacob, Michael and Joshua for boys and Emily, Madison and Hannah for girls according to the US Census Bureau historical records.
Top #10 male names given to baby boys born in 2002
- Jacob
- Michael
- Joshua
- Matthew
- Ethan
- Andrew
- Joseph
- Christopher
- Nicholas
- Daniel
Top #10 female names given to baby girls born in 2002
- Emily
- Madison
- Hannah
- Emma
- Alexis
- Ashley
- Abigail
- Sarah
- Samantha
- Olivia
Baby names Trends and Insights in 2002
In 2002, the most popular baby names for boys were Jacob, Michael, and Joshua, while the most popular names for girls were Emily, Madison, and Hannah. These names reflect several cultural and regional trends: - Jacob, Michael, and Joshua were popular biblical names that remained consistently popular across the United States. These traditional names often signify a connection to religious or cultural heritage. - Emily and Hannah were also popular biblical names that appealed to parents seeking traditional, feminine-sounding names. These names were popular nationwide. - Madison was a more modern, gender-neutral name that gained significant popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, likely influenced by the rise of the name in popular culture and media. This name was especially popular in certain regions of the country.
