Baby Names of America

LITTLE TRENDSETTERS Baby Names of America The name of your child is of course an important decision and requires much thought and consideration. Here are some fun facts and data that Hi My Name is... can help narrow your choice. The Popular Route 2012's Top 10 Baby Names in America : 1 Jacob 2 Mason 6 Liam 7 Jayden 3 Ethan Michael 4 Noah 1 Sophia Alexander 5 William 6 Emily 2 Emma 10 Aiden 3 Isabella Abigail 8 Mia 4 Olivia 9. Madison 5 Ava 10 Elizabeth Baby Names By State From 1996 to the 2007 Emily was the most popular girls' name until 2008 when Emma Emma moved to #1. ..... There wasn't much variation for popular girls' names from state to state. Only Florida, Idaho, and Vermont listed another name at #1: Although Jacob is the 2012 winner overall, only Arizona, Illinois, Texas, and California individually had the name listed at the top. 31 states 16 states 16 states 11 states rank Emma #1 rank Sophia #1 .rank Mason #1 rank William #1 Michael was the #1 ranked boy's name from 1954 until 1998, with the exception of 1960, where it slid to #2 and Michael David took the lead. Finding A Unique Name If picking a popular name isn't your style, here are some naming tips that will help you find the perfect name for your bundle of joy! Trendy Names Are Fun, But Also Forever Get Inspired in Unexpected Places Inventing Names Can Be Tricky All of your friends might be naming their children after You'll never know when the perfect name will pop into your head. Perhaps inspiration will strike while at a museum, Shakespeare may have come up with some good ones, but it can be more difficult for the rest of us. Ask family and the latest trend, like names of food or colors, but remember: this is your child's name, not your pet's name. looking at great works of art. Frida? Vincent? friends for feedback before deciding upon your own creation, Consider Not Using A Celebrity's Full Name Think About How A Name Can Affect Your Child If your favorite celebrity is popular now for their talent and good nature, it isn't guaranteed they will always have that reputation. You never know if they'll end up in the Remember that your child will have this name for the rest of his or her life. Naming your baby after your favorite superhero or vaca- tion spot could carry its effects into grade school and beyond. news a few years from now. my chronicle books PERSONALIZED GIFTS Sources: http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/state/top5_2012.html http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/choosing-baby-name http://www.gq.com/entertainment/humor/201307/nine-baby-naming-rules-2013