Baby Names Book Baby boy name trends 2012
Baby boy name trends 2012 |
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Jacob was the top baby boy name of the year, but what other trends will we see on the playground? From cool modern names like Iker to traditional, preppy names like Declan, check out the hottest baby boy name trends of the year.
America has a love affair with the baby boy name Jacob, which has been the most popular boy name for 13 years in a row! Jacob does have stiff competition, with other names quickly climbing the charts.
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Check out the top 100 baby boy names here Long, preppy baby boy namesLonger baby boy names are a popular choice among today’s parents. They have a traditional and preppy sound to them. In fact, the name Maximiliano is one of the biggest movers of the year! Check out some of the longer boy names that are moving up the charts:
Check out more preppy boy names here Spanish boy baby namesMexico has a large cultural influence on the United States, as evidenced by the popularity of Spanish boy names on the list. These names have a cool and exotic sound to them. Check out some Spanish boy names that are moving up the charts.
Get more Spanish boy name ideas here Trendsetting boy namesBrantley was the boy name that moved up the chart the fastest. Perhaps the country singer Brantley Gilbert, with his hit song “Country Must Be Country Wide” made quite an influence on parents? Modern names, including Iker, Ziden and Nico were also some of the top movers. We are also seeing a literary influence on the list, with Atticus from To Kill a Mockingbird. Check out the top 10 biggest baby name movers for boys.
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The Social Security Administration just released the top 100
baby boy names. 
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