Friday, May 17, 2013 | 2 a.m.
In Nevada, it turns out not that many people want their kid to "be like Mike" anymore.
The Social Security Administration compiles an annual list of the most popular baby names across the country and by state.
In 2012, Alexander, Anthony, Daniel, Jayden and Jacob topped the list for boys born in Nevada. Looking back through the administration data, which goes back to 1960, certain names rise and fall in favor.
In 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992 and 2002, Michael was in the top five names for baby boys in Nevada. In 1992, the year Michael Jordan won the second of his six NBA championships, Michael was the No. 1 name given to Nevada's baby boys. However, the name has been gradually declining in popularity and now sits at number 19.
The most popular names for Silver State baby girls in 2012 were Sophia, Isabella, Emma, Olivia and Mia.
Nationally, in 2012, the top names for boys were Jacob, Mason, Ethan, Noah and William; for girls, the favored names were Sophia, Emma, Isabella, Olivia and Ava.
Click here to explore the years of data on baby names from the Social Security Administration.
Below, take a look at Nevada's favorite monikers through time.
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Emma Stone arrives before the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
2012
Boys
Alexander
Anthony
Daniel
Jayden
Jacob
Girls
Sophia
Isabella
Emma
Olivia
Mia
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Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in the action adventure film, "Skyfall."
2002
Boys
Anthony
Daniel
Michael
Jacob
Christopher
Girls
Emily
Madison
Ashley
Alexis
Samantha
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Michael Jordan adjusts his sunglasses at the Michael Jordan Invitational March 30, 2012, at Shadow Creek.
1992
Boys
Michael
Joshua
Christopher
Brandon
Tyler
Girls
Jessica
Ashley
Amanda
Samantha
Sarah
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Jennifer Hudson performs during the 2013 Keep Memory Alive "Power of Love" Gala celebrating the joint 80th birthdays of Sir Michael Caine and Quincy Jones at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2013.
1982
Boys
Michael
Christopher
David
Jason
Joshua
Girls
Jennifer
Jessica
Amanda
Sarah
Melissa
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Kim Kardashian hosts at Rehab in the Hard Rock Hotel on Sunday, June 3, 2012.
1972
Boys
Michael
Jason
Christopher
David
James
Girls
Jennifer
Michelle
Lisa
Kimberly
Stephanie
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In this photo provided by Columbia Pictures, ex-rodeo star Robert Redford gives TV newscaster Jane Fonda her first riding lesson, aboard a stolen million-dollar stallion in the Columbia Pictures release, "The Electric Horseman," December 1979.
1962
Boys
Michael
David
John
James
Robert
Girls
Lisa
Karen
Mary
Teresa
Linda
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