The Dish on Top Baby Names of 2007

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

This came to our attention via ParentDish , a well-written blog re: all-things parenting. You may have also heard it on the news ... The U.S. Social Security Administration has released its list of the top baby names for 2007 (they've been keeping tabs since 1850). Topping the list for girls (for the 11th year in a row) – Emily ... The top name for boys – Jacob, for the 9th straight year. Also popular, Michael, Ethan, Isabella and Emma. Plus, my personal fave -- Ava.

And according the SSA, "For reasons likely to puzzle baby name experts around the world, American parents have become infatuated by names, particularly for their sons, that rhyme with the word 'maiden," the agency says. This is kind of wild.

These names for boys include: Jayden (No. 18); Aiden (No. 27); Aidan (No. 54); Jaden (No. 76); Caden (No. 92); Kaden (No. 98); Ayden (No.102); Braden (No.156); Cayden (No.175); Jaiden (No.191); Kaiden (No. 220); Aden (No. 264); Caiden (No. 286); Braeden (No. 325); Braydon (No. 361); Jaydon (No. 415); Jadon (No. 423); Braiden (No. 529); Zayden (No. 588); Jaeden (No. 593); Aydan (No. 598); Bradyn (No. 629); Kadin (No. 657); Jadyn (No. 696); Kaeden (No. 701); Jaydin (No. 757); Braedon (No. 805); Aidyn (No. 818); Haiden (No. 820); Jaidyn (No. 841); Kadyn (No. 878); Jaydan (No. 887); Raiden (No. 931); and Adin (No. 983).

For girls, they include: Jayden (No. 172); Jadyn (No. 319); Jaden (No. 335); Jaiden (No. 429); Kayden (No. 507); and Jaidyn (No. 561).

To see how your name and/or the names of your current & future children fared, click here. Wondering what's in a name anyway ... find out the meaning behind the names.

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