Popular Names

Do you want your child’s name to be a sign of the times, or would you rather go against the grain and give him a name that defies hisgeneration? Compiled here are the five most popular girl and boy names in the US for 2007, according to the Social Security Administration. The Jennifers and Jessicas of just a few decades ago have been replaced by chart-toppers like Isabella and Emily, popular in almost every state of the union. Staples like Michael haven’t fallen far from the top, but Ethan and Jacob are giving that solid name a run for its money.

The Social Security Administration has compiled lists of the top 1,000 popular baby names by decade, and we have compiled the most popular baby names from each era to help you narrow down your choice.  Take a look at the most popular baby names from the 1900s on up to the present time to help you find the right name for your baby.

Have a thing for the swinging sensations of the 1920s? In a decade defined by prohibition, speakeasies and flappers, the people and fads associated with the Roaring Twenties will give you great inspiration for distinctive names to bestow upon your child.  Check out our list of popular baby names from the 1920s.

Names like Aidan, Ethan, Noah and Caden topped the popular baby name charts last year, along with Ava, Isabella, Madeline, and Emma. But what will be the popular baby name trends for 2009? If trends and track records hold true, here are a few baby names we predict will top the charts this year.

Are you wanting to pay homage to your Jewish ethnicity by naming your baby a Hebrew name? Or maybe want a Jewish baby name that pays tribute to your religion? Here are the hottest, most popular Hebrew baby names for baby boys and girls.

Finding meaning in a name is important, but you also want your child to have something more attached to their moniker than just a definition of “brave one” or “spirited.” For an unforgettable proper noun, consider turning to the great works of talented authors. Your child will love telling people that his name was inspired by a hero of literature or, if you dare, an especially unforgettable villain.

The Social Security Administration has released the list of the top given names in the US for 2007.  See who came in first and what the trends foretold.

Graciela, Xiomara, Noelia… American names are getting weirder by the minute.   Parents are setting loose all of their creative power to topple even the oddest and most outrageous names to come up with a creation that is all their own.

Whether you're for hippie flower power or the punk style of the 80's, retro names from American cultural history and places are a great way to pay tribute to your favorite cultural era or location.