Picking out a name for your baby boy can be a challenging feat. In many families, it is traditional for the eldest son to be named after his father. There are many ways to choose a baby boy name if that won't be the case for your child, or if he doesn't happen to be the first son. You can choose a name from the Bible that has significant meaning for your family. You can also choose from a baby book, other names you have heard, and from the internet. It is only natural that your friends and family are going to give you plenty of suggestions as well.
The top listing of boy names doesn't change too much. It is full of simple, basic names that are traditional in our culture. Jacob tops the list, and has since 1999. It was second from 1996 to 1998. Next is Michael who has been in second place since 1999. Michael was the number one boy name from 1996 to 1998.
Joshua is third on the list, fluctuating between third, fourth, and fifth from 1996 to 2006. Matthew holds steady at number four, a ranking it has held for the past four years. Fifth place is Ethan. This name has only gotten very popular in the past four years. It has held the rank of number five for the past three years. Prior to that, it was ranked forty second.
Andrew has been in the top ten for the past ten years, but has only ranked fifth and higher. The name ranks number six for 2006. Number seven is Daniel. This has always been a strong name in our culture. It is slowly becoming very popular again. It has jumped from number twenty two ten years ago.
Anthony has also increased in popularity over the past ten years, going from number nineteen up to number eight. Ranking 9th is Christopher. This is the one name on the top ten list that may soon be on its way out. Ten years ago it ranked number four. It has ranked ninth in two of the last four years with the other two years in that time frame being tenth and eighth. Joseph completes the top ten baby boy names. It remains a steady name, fluctuating in and out of the top ten with rankings from seven to twelve over the past ten years.
Some individuals choose to name their child something very original rather than going with the popular names. It may be a name you created on your own or a spin from another name you heard. Naming a baby boy based on the meaning of his name is something many people enjoy doing. They believe giving your son a strong name sake will ensure he is a strong person. Regardless of how you come up with the name for your baby boy, make sure it is something you are going to be happy with down the road. Remember your child has to live with that name for their entire life!
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Favorite Baby Girl Names
There are so many beautiful baby girl names to choose from, that it can take the entire nine months to narrow it down to a handful! It definitely seems like there is more variety with girl's names than for boys. In fact, a new twist has been giving girls boy names, but spelling them differently. The most popular unisex baby name is Cameron (boy spelling) or Kamyrn (girl spelling).
Baby books and the internet are great places to find names for your baby girl. You can also choose a name that has a Biblical background or a great meaning behind it. Since women change their last names when they get married, some families have a girl name that is passed down from generation to generation. This is a great way to honor your family heritage.
While some of you reading this may worry that doing so will give your little girl a very old fashioned name, many of the top ten baby girl names are old fashioned names that have become very popular again with the new generation.
The most popular baby name for a girl is Emily, holding that spot since 1996. Emma is number two, and has been for the past three years. This is a very old fashioned name that has found new fame in recent years. Ten years ago, Emma didn't even rank in the top 100! Madison has been number three for the past five years.
Filling the number four spot is Abigail. This is another older name making its way back into the mainstream. It has slowly been creeping back up the charts for popular girl's names. Abigail ranked number thirty two ten years ago. The same is true of Olivia, coming in at number five. Ten years ago this name ranked number thirty four.
Probably the biggest jump is for Isabella, ranking number six. Ten years ago this name was nowhere near the top 100. Hannah is number seven now, and the biggest drop from the charts. The last time this name was in the number seven slot was ten years ago. Since then it has spent time at number two, three, and four.
Samantha is number eight, changing only a number or two each year either up or down. Ava ranks number nine. That may not seem like much to get excited about, but the changes in rank for this particular girl name is amazing. Ten years ago it ranked in the seven hundreds. The name Ava didn't even break the top ten until 2002. It appears the name Ashley; number ten now, is on its way out. Ten years ago it was number three but it has ranked lower as time has gone on, never regaining that spot or higher.
Take your time choosing the right name for your baby girl. You want it to be something that mirrors here beauty, glowing smile, and sweet personality. With so many great baby girl names to choose from, it is a good idea to start looking at them early!
Baby books and the internet are great places to find names for your baby girl. You can also choose a name that has a Biblical background or a great meaning behind it. Since women change their last names when they get married, some families have a girl name that is passed down from generation to generation. This is a great way to honor your family heritage.
While some of you reading this may worry that doing so will give your little girl a very old fashioned name, many of the top ten baby girl names are old fashioned names that have become very popular again with the new generation.
The most popular baby name for a girl is Emily, holding that spot since 1996. Emma is number two, and has been for the past three years. This is a very old fashioned name that has found new fame in recent years. Ten years ago, Emma didn't even rank in the top 100! Madison has been number three for the past five years.
Filling the number four spot is Abigail. This is another older name making its way back into the mainstream. It has slowly been creeping back up the charts for popular girl's names. Abigail ranked number thirty two ten years ago. The same is true of Olivia, coming in at number five. Ten years ago this name ranked number thirty four.
Probably the biggest jump is for Isabella, ranking number six. Ten years ago this name was nowhere near the top 100. Hannah is number seven now, and the biggest drop from the charts. The last time this name was in the number seven slot was ten years ago. Since then it has spent time at number two, three, and four.
Samantha is number eight, changing only a number or two each year either up or down. Ava ranks number nine. That may not seem like much to get excited about, but the changes in rank for this particular girl name is amazing. Ten years ago it ranked in the seven hundreds. The name Ava didn't even break the top ten until 2002. It appears the name Ashley; number ten now, is on its way out. Ten years ago it was number three but it has ranked lower as time has gone on, never regaining that spot or higher.
Take your time choosing the right name for your baby girl. You want it to be something that mirrors here beauty, glowing smile, and sweet personality. With so many great baby girl names to choose from, it is a good idea to start looking at them early!
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