Every year, the Social Security Administration goes through their records and compiles a list of the most popular baby names of the past year. Last year's #1 girl's name, Emma, has been unseated by Isabella. Jacob was the number one most popular name for boys again last year. It's the 11th year in a row for Jacob.

   This is just more proof the "Twilight" series is taking over the next generation. Both Isabella and Jacob are the main characters in "New Moon," played by KRISTEN STEWART and TAYLOR LAUTNER while Cullen --(actually Edward Cullen) played by ROBERT PATTINSON-- is also heading up the list, rising from number 782 to 485. Other trend-setting names include Maliyah, a variation on First Daughter MALIA OBAMA and Isla, thanks to ISLA FISHER, while Lindsay, Miley, Jonas and Britney are on their way out of style.

   Over the last 100 years, Michael has held the top spot most often (44 times), while Mary has been ranked number one 46 times.

   Other name trends: ELVIS slipped from 673 in 2007 to 713 in 2008 to 858 this year.
   Check your name's popularity through the Social Security Administration, even by state. (Maiman)
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Most popular girls' names (Last year's ranking in parentheses):
10. Mia (new)
9. Chloe (10)
8. Abigail (8)
7. Madison (4)
6. Emily (3)

5. Ava (5)
4. Sophia (7)
3. Olivia (6)
2. Emma (1)
1. Isabella (2)
   FYI: Elizabeth (#9 last year) dropped off this year's top 10.
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Most popular boys' names (Last year's ranking in parentheses):
10. Anthony (7)
9. Noah (new)
8. Jayden (new)
7. Daniel (5)
6. Joshua (4)

5. William (8)
4. Alexander (6)
3. Michael (2)
2. Ethan (3)
1. Jacob (1)
   FYI: last year's #9 and #10 names, Christopher and Matthew, dropped off this year's top-10.