Popular Names

Some of the steadiest and most popular baby names today are those that have a long history of being popular with parents of all decades. You might call these names trend proof -- chances are David and Sarah's name will not mark them as being from a particular decade because of a long-standing position on the popularity charts each year. Read on to find out which names made this very exclusive list!
 

When it comes to baby name searches, Pennsylvania was one of the most active states last year. The baby boy, baby girl and unisex baby names searched most often may surprise you!

Pennsylvania, one of the original 13 colonies, is a state like no other. The Keystone State features a vibrant city at each of its four corners. Erie and Pittsburgh frame the western part of Pennsylvania and are mirrored by Allentown and Philadelphia to the east. Between them you’ll find beautiful rolling hills and 121 state parks. Pennsylvania is home to the Liberty Bell, Heinz ketchup, the Carnegie Museum and Groundhog Day’s Punxsutawney Phil.

Find out which names are tops in California

Using our extensive BabyHold database, we rounded up the top baby names in Georgia and found emerging naming trends in the Peach State. Mia was the top baby girl name in Georgia and Landon was the top baby boy name in Georgia.  What other names made the list – and how do they compare with the top baby names across the United States? Check out our list to find out!

Do you know which baby girl and baby boy names are searched most often in California? We do!

Ah, California! With the golden poppy its state flower and residents sporting a golden tan on the Golden Coast, it's no wonder California is nicknamed The "Golden State." California has it all, from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Mojave Desert to the dynamic cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Long Beach.

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BabyHold used its extensive baby name database to round up the most searched baby girl names and baby boy names in Florida to compile our own unique list of top names in the Sunshine State.  Kayla was the top Florida baby girl name and Jaden was the top Florida baby boy name. Check out our complete list of top Florida names, as well as find out baby naming trends.

When it comes to expanding your brood, giving your baby-to-be a name that fits in with the rest of the family can be more challenging than naming your first born. Want to give your bun in the oven a popular baby name, but love the baby name trend of same letter sibling names? Not just a reality family trend anymore, like with the Kardashians and the Duggars; you can have the best of both worlds. Find popular baby names for same letter sibling names right here. 

Are you looking for a popular girl name for your baby? Come check out the most searched-for girl names here at BabyHold in 2010 and check out the latest trends that are expected to continue in 2011. Read on to find out the most popular girl names in 2010 and then get inspired to find the perfect name for your little one!

The Social Security Administration's list of popular baby names isn't out yet, but we can give you a sneak peek at what BabyHold readers consider to be the most popular boy baby names of 2010! Read on to see what got the top spot in 2010 and see if any of these names are what you are looking for.

Home of the world's first skyscraper and historic home of Abraham Lincoln, Illinois is also home to baby name trends that feature girl baby names like Arianna and boy baby names such as Rylan. Looking for the most searched names in Illinois? Here are the top baby names in Illinois.

With baby name trends for 2011 picking up speed, chances are that you're looking for just the right moniker for your baby-to-be. But, which trend will be the right fit for your special delivery? Moms and Dads waiting for the stork to arrive often turn to the meanings of names for inspiration. Check out our prediction for the top 50 baby names of 2011 by meaning.