The stats are here!  Nameniks rejoiced as the US Social Security Administration unveiled the 2008 name data.  Here’s a quick round-up of discussion posts:

Elisabeth’s Names on the Upswing at You Can’t Call It “It”
Nameberry’s post, as well as Pam’s Daily Beast article. Her big take-away?  Celeb influence is serious;
The Baby Name Wizard has a series [...]