These are the most popular baby names in the US

New parents are always faced with the same conundrum: do they want their child to have a quirky name or one that is timeless? Naming a child is always a challenge regardless of the options.

It may only be a few months into 2017, but many babies have already been born to set the tone. Parents from New York, L.A. and Washington, D.C. have been come up with some interesting names ranging from the hip and unisex to the traditional, according to Pamela Redmond Satran, co-founder of Nameberry.com.

New York's are fit for literary scholars with the top nameDashiell Hammett - a retronameafter acclaimed American author in late1920sDashiellHam. Sophie trails closely behind – a change from 2016’s Sophia. AcleverMatilda reminding us ofRoaldDahl's book and a sternOpheliato follow the list oftop fournames in New York - these are just classic Upper East Side names.

Everything isalwaysquirky in L.A.andthis list is no exception. Gone are the days of Apple or Dream -GwenythPaltrowand RobKardashian's unconventional names for their daughters. Obsessed with wellness and nature -Zen and River take the lead. Zen is on topas it is also the name of ZoeSaldanaand MarcoPerego'sbundle of joy. Kelly Clarkson is also starting a fad with the name River. Be mysterious with the nameStory. Jamesat the bottom of the list is no longer for boys - it's becoming gender neutral.

Everything serious happens in Washington D.C, including important political events and activism. So there is no surprise that solid, traditional names Sam and Charlotte are the most popular. This is where future leaders are made - so Jack and Lily are extremely fitting names beyond 2017. This is the most classic list - they will be applicable throughout the ages.

See below for the full list as told in the Hollywood Reporter.