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This baby boy's name is the the most popular in Virginia in 2012: William.

2012's Most Popular Baby Names in Virginia

There are some new entries in the top five most popular names for baby boys, according to new data from Social Security Administration.

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E.W. Jackson (center) was nominated Virginia's Republican contender for Lieutenant Governor, May 18, 2013. Here, he marches through the Richmond Coliseum with Prince William County Board Chair Corey Stewart, who endorsed Jackson after removing himself for contention.

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Ken Cuccinelli accepted Virginia's Republican nomination for Governor at the Republican Convention at the Richmond Coliseum, Saturday, May 19, 2013. Here, Cuccinelli stands on stage with his wife, Alice Monteiro.

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Ken Cuccinelli accepted Virginia's Republican nomination for Governor at the Republican Convention at the Richmond Coliseum, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Here, Cuccinelli stands on stage with his wife, Alice Monteiro.

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