Least popular baby names for 2011

Parents-to-be may love the most popular baby names, but when you choose a baby name chart topper, your bun in the oven will share the same label with a lot of other little ones. Looking for a good baby name that shares less of the spotlight but still holds true to this year's baby name trends? Here are the baby names we think will be the least popular baby names for 2011.

Least popular names that sound like popular baby names
For a baby name that holds the same appeal as the monikers making headlines in popular baby name charts, look at the bottom of the list. While names like Isabella, Olivia, Jaden, or Caleb, continue to keep a hold top rank, similar monikers like Isabelle, Oliver, Jordan or Caelan offer the same charm without crowding the hospital nursery.

Least popular short syllable girl names
Short syllable girl names that have gained popularity in recent years won't guarantee success for names like Mya, Lola, and Gia in 2011. If you love the trend but want a less popular label for your little girl, you can also try Leah or Eva.

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Least popular biblical baby boy names
Getting your baby name inspiration from the Bible leaves you tons of namesakes to choose from, but when it comes to biblical baby boy names like Seth, , Nathan, Joseph, and Adam, it's less likely that your bundle of joy will have a classmate with the same name. And, you may be surprised to see Jacob sliding down the popular baby name charts for 2011, despite its rise in recent years due to the Twilight Saga.

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Least popular destination baby names
Destination baby names, or place names, have not completely fallen out of favor for 2011. But, if you're looking for a baby name that is a popular tourist attraction without being at the top of the popular baby name charts, consider monikers such as Brooklyn, London, Hudson, Colton, or yes, even Bronx.

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Least popular classic baby names
Classic names are blazing trails as baby name chart toppers, But, choosing a suitable, yet quietly classic label like Aaron, Thomas, or James for your baby boy, or Stephanie, Madeline, or Grace for your baby girl may give your pea in the pod the individuality you're hoping for in a baby name.

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Least popular formal baby names
Although giving your special delivery a nickname as a birth name is cute, the trend towards formal names is making headway. Giving your little one a name like Abigail, Elizabeth, Samatha, Michael, Daniel, and Nichols will offer your wee one a moniker that comes with a nickname as well as label with a lesser baby name rank.

Least popular American baby names
When it comes to American baby names, labels like Brayden and Lauren showed promise, while American baby girl name Makayla's massive popularity is proving to be its own demise. But, now they all have something in common: these American baby names are losing popularity in the baby name charts.

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