New girl names 2017 range from retro revivals to modern inventions, with plenty of others in between. Sprinkled throughout the list, you’ll also spot a handful of names expected to make the Top 1000. Last month, the US Social Security Administration released the new popularity data. 45 girls’ names ranked in the US Top 1000 that did […]
READ MORE >>New Boy Names 2017: Lyle, Fox, and Wesson
New boy names 2017 include comeback kids, the freshly invented, and a few we’ve been waiting for. Last month, the US Social Security Administration released the new popularity data. 42 boys’ names ranked in the Top 1000 that did not appear in the prior year. The list published in 2016 worked out to 39 new names. In […]
READ MORE >>Surprising State Favorites 2017 Edition
Yesterday, I went looking for unusual baby names in the state Top 100s, and unearthed 100 surprising state favorites. Let me explain: the US Social Security Administration publishes a Top 1,000 for the country, but also Top 100s for every state, as well as the District of Columbia. At first glance, the lists look just […]
READ MORE >>Next Wave Girl Names: Amelia, Evelyn, and Paisley
Let’s talk next wave girl names. We looked at the boys’ list a few days ago. When the new US baby names popularity data came out, many remarked that the Top Tens felt stale. On the girls’ side, the Top Ten names remained the same as 2015; a few choices simply swapped chart position. Half didn’t move at all […]
READ MORE >>Next Wave Boy Names: Oliver, Owen, and Grayson
Let’s talk next wave boy names. Ever since the new US baby names popularity data came out, I’ve been bothered by the stagnation in the Top Tens. On the boys’ side, eight out the Top Ten names fell in terms of actual use – percentage of births and number of children given the name. Only one […]
READ MORE >>Top 100 Baby Names May 2017 Update
The new Top 100 baby names May 2017 edition have arrived! The May 2017 data reflects births from January 1st through December 31st of 2016. The top of the list offered few surprises. The ten most popular girls names remained remarkably stable. Only one change took place in the boys’ Top Ten. But let’s look […]
READ MORE >>Most Popular Baby Names – May 2017 Update
The most popular baby names 2016 are out! The May data reflects births from January 1st through December 31st of 2016. Here they are: BOYS Noah Liam William Mason James Benjamin Jacob Michael Elijah Ethan GIRLS Emma Olivia Ava Sophia Isabella Mia Charlotte Abigail Emily Harper Noah and Emma keep the top spots. That marks no change […]
READ MORE >>Fastest Rising Baby Names: Two Year Report
For the past two years, I’ve looked closely at the Fastest Rising Baby Names. Instead of examining change in rank, I’ve looked at the total numbers of births. Why does that matter? Especially near the top of the charts, a relatively significant gain or fall in use is overlooked easily. If  a name climbs from #15 to #12, we […]
READ MORE >>Fastest Rising Names for Girls 2016
What were the fastest rising names for girls 2016 in terms of actual births? We often look at change in rank. This name rose by 15 places, or that one leapt over 100 spots. Those changes signify name trends. And yet, when the list is re-ordered to reflect increases in numbers of births, things shift. Prime […]
READ MORE >>Fastest Rising Names for Boys 2016
What were the Fastest Rising Names for Boys 2016? We typically look at change in rank. Which names leapt from #312 to #188? Make no mistake, that’s a big gain. But what can we learn when we look at the actual increase in the number of newborns given a name? It’s worth considering, because: A name […]
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