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Baby Naming Trends in 2010 Set by 'Teen Mom' Stars
Filed under: Baby Names
"Teen Mom" star Maci inspires top baby naming trends. Credit: Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images
Surprisingly, the name Joshua didn't make the cut for the first time since 1978.
In addition to the most popular names, the SSA also revealed a list of trending baby names that show the biggest spikes in popularity. Leading the trending girls name: Maci, the moniker of "Teen Mom" star Maci Bookout. Her son's name, Bentley, ranked as number one for the biggest trending name for boys.
Also noteworthy: Knox, one of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's twins, and "Twilight" name Kellen appear on the trending list, too.
Without further ado, here are the top baby names and top trending names of 2010. Drum roll, please.
Top 10 Names for Girls:
1. Isabella
2. Sophia
3. Emma
4. Olivia
5. Ava
6. Emily
7. Abigail
8. Madison
9. Chloe
10. Mia
Top 10 Names for Boys:
1. Jacob
2. Ethan
3. Michael
4. Jayden
5. William
6. Alexander
7. Noah
8. Daniel
9. Aiden
10. Anthony
Top Five Trending Names for Girls:
1. Maci
2. Giuliana
3. Tiana
4. Quinn
5. Adalynn
Top Five Trending Names for Boys:
1. Bentley
2. Kellan
3. Knox
4. Enzo
5. Karter
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 5)
5-06-2011 @ 10:38PM
trish said...I personaly like Sarah and Zoe, and Zack. I never liked those names but the more I heard them the more they grew on me.
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5-05-2011 @ 1:06PM
Stuart said...WITH ALL THE ILLEGAL ALIEN SCUM FROM SOUTH OF THE BORDER THAT HAVE UINVADED OUR COUNTRY AND ARE BREEDING LIKE PIGS I AM SURE THE MOST POPULAR NAMES ARE MORE LIKE PEDRO AND MARIA. GOD BLESS AMERICA. DEPORT - NO AMNESTY !
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5-05-2011 @ 1:55PM
Maria said...Really??? My name is Maria and I was born right here in the good 'ol U.S.A.! Oh, and I'm NOT Hispanic...just sayin'.
5-05-2011 @ 7:38PM
rick said...You are soooo racist. GO DIE
5-05-2011 @ 1:59PM
Joe said...I'm shocked that there is internet access in your trailer park.
5-05-2011 @ 3:13PM
kelly said...If Stuart Does live in a trailer park, it's likely because he actually WORKS for his food, housing, transportation, med care, and childrens' education. If you lived in a "sanctuary city", and watched these people get handed everything for nothing, drive nice cars, and get away with all kinds of fraud, you'd understand. Never been racist, but I'm sick of it.
5-05-2011 @ 4:16PM
TCS said...I'm with you on this one Kelly! Did you know that an illegal who files taxes can claim his/her kids back in Mexico and get tax credits? I didn't either, until an accountant told me. It's some sort of agreement OUR government has with the Mexican government. One client got OVER $10,000 back and there is NO PROOF NEEDED!!! God Bless America!!
5-05-2011 @ 4:46PM
RG said...Your name must be D-I-C-K !
5-05-2011 @ 5:35PM
CATHY said...In regards to the tax thing, now whos fault is that...not the immigrants but our government!
who also sends weapons to Mexico...to see in what hands they up up and the path they take....REALLY? IDIOTIC
5-05-2011 @ 5:58PM
Steven said...How did last week's tornadoes miss you?
5-05-2011 @ 6:04PM
Sal said...There is no such thing as Hispanic. It is Latin or Latino which includes Spanish, Italian and some French.
5-05-2011 @ 6:10PM
lori said...what we need to do is deport American born idiots who breed hate and ignorance!
5-05-2011 @ 6:50PM
Ron said...Thank God Floridas new gov rick scott is a stand up americans like arizonas gov jan brewer and he is taking a hard stand against illegal aliens. Too bad america is full of wussy politicians that are worried more about votes than bein true americans. they are a disgrace to our country for turniong their backs on illegal alien criminals. BRING OUR TROOPS HOME TO CLEAN UP AND RID OUR COUNTRY OF ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PROTECT OUR BORDERS FOR A CHANGE. ILLEGAL ALIENS KILL FAR MORE AMERICANS THAN MID EAST TERRORISTS.
5-05-2011 @ 7:45PM
Saoirse said...quite a few "Maria"_s in here the same and nothing to do with hispaniola either ...has to do with the Mother of Christ.
5-05-2011 @ 7:44PM
Saoirse said...Cathy sez,----NOT Saoirse----5-05-2011 @ 5:35PM
CATHY said...
In regards to the tax thing, now whos fault is that...not the immigrants but our government!
who also sends weapons to Mexico...to see in what hands they up up and the path they take....REALLY? IDIOTIC>>.simply google opertion gunrunner ATF and find out THE TRUTH about whO sent the firearms and as for all this illegal stuff ??? you think THEY don't KNOW all the benefits and freebies WAITING FOR THEM ? and how did you think they sent back BILLIONS to messicO ? welfare fraud for a start and working tax free as well--and then these tax FRAUDS......this nation truly needs to WAKE THE HECK UP and really soon. MAKE SURE to vote out every single politician RESPONSIBLE and WE don't care what label they're under either. OUT THEY GO 2012.
5-05-2011 @ 11:41PM
cemjr said...Here's hoping you don't have children to learn all the hate you have.
5-05-2011 @ 1:09PM
Stuart said...WITH ALL THE ILLEGAL ALIEN SCUM FROM SOUTH OF THE BORDER THAT HAVE INVADED OUR COUNTRY AND ARE BREEDING LIKE PIGS I AM SURE THE MOST POPULAR NAMES ARE MORE LIKE PEDRO AND MARIA. GOD BLESS AMERICA. DEPORT - NO AMNESTY !
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5-05-2011 @ 2:04PM
Susan said...When you point a finger, remember there are four more pointing back at you! Do you really think that we should hold innocent children liable for the actions which their parents take? Most illegal aliens from “South of the Boarder” have children who have resided and been educated in the United States their entire lives or at least most of their lives. These children and young adults know very little about life “South of the Boarder.” If your opinion is to not grant amnesty to illegal aliens, then fine! However, I do not think we should kick children and/or young adults out of the country who, by all means are “Americans.”
5-05-2011 @ 2:26PM
Jane said...I agree. When my kid was in school where we used to live, the school expected the American kids to learn Spanish to help out the illegals that couldn't speak any English. It was unbelievable. They all seemed to have the same names too. The illegals would stay long enough to be found out then they would leave and more droves of them would come in. They would leave and more again.
This country is going to be nothing but Pedros everywhere, and with OUR social security numbers.
5-05-2011 @ 2:58PM
ann said...Invaded "our" country? Oh freaking put a sock in your pie hole already. First of all, you might have forgotten, but us white people invaded this country when it wasn't ours to invade to begin with. Then we forced people off land that they already owned and had settled. Then we dammed up rivers, drained wetlands, and destroyed entire ecosystems... and you have the gal to come here and b---- about a concept (immigrating to a place where you're not wanted) that historically defines the United States of America!
Whatever happens at the borders... I just hope enough immigrants come over to help dilute your genetic code which is hard wired with gross & unbecoming ignorance.