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Baby Naming Trends in 2010 Set by 'Teen Mom' Stars
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"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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5-09-2011 @ 12:31PM
JL said...Why do we glorify teen pregnancy ? Why ? I'm 41 and I grew up in the most famous ghetto in the U.S. and back in the late 70's/80's, teen pregnancy was shunned upon. You used that 'couple' as an example of what not to do. My parents would say," look how they turned out". Well, it worked for me.
I guess I'm the 'weird' one by getting married first THEN having children (yes, my 1st born was more than 12 months AFTER the ceremony ! ). Just wait when all of those little ones grow up.....
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5-05-2011 @ 3:20PM
Andrea Ewww said...My name is Andrea and I think it's the ugliest name ever! I hate it so much. I feel like an old or ugly woman or from a trailer park (well, I live in a nice trailer at least)! People should be able to change awful names like Andrea if they want to (I can't) - now I have to live with this name forever and I hate it.
Teen Mom's Rock! I got pregnant and named my kid a cool name.
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5-05-2011 @ 3:46PM
sylvia santiago said...You can change your name, by picking a new one and using it. You can pay a fee and change it legally. No one has to be stuck with their name. I always liked my name,Sylvia. I feel pleased when people call my name when I am waiting to be served in line. Change your name on your social security, and other legal papers, and accounts. Hope this has made your day.
5-05-2011 @ 6:34PM
Lori said...change it premantly to Drea or Andy get creative and your can legally change it I would I have one of those names I hate too
5-05-2011 @ 4:43PM
mossmoss4ever said...Oh relax their not letting them name the generation! Its not their fault if america likes the names! Anyway I think the name Raleigh is perfect for a boy!!
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5-05-2011 @ 3:29PM
L said...OMG...hate every name on the list. They're awful.
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5-05-2011 @ 3:32PM
Nightingale said...So you "got pregnant and named your kid a cool name"? ell, goody for you! What an incredible accomplishment. Did you also first get an education and a job that allows you to rear your child abover the poverty level? Most of us on here do not think unwed and pregnant adolescents are "cool"...just stupid and/or careless and a tax burden.
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5-05-2011 @ 3:44PM
Andrea Ewww said...My kids dad is not with me now but i got a super man in my life now. he is my man and i will never leave him for the rest of my life. he is 16 years older than me and he loves me and my kid more than any of his other skanky EX's he ever had!!!! I did graduate high school and had my kid and my man graduated too.
5-05-2011 @ 3:34PM
Nightingale said...Sorry for the typos. Hand surgery, and still not quite adept at typing. Will certainly use spell check until fully healed!
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5-05-2011 @ 3:38PM
charlottecaster said...I'm surprised that they didn’t talk about the other "trending baby names" in depth, and theorize why they've become popular. Especially the name "Tiana", which seems to me like it could have inspired by Disney's "Princess and the Frog"(beautiful movie, for the record), but I could be wrong
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5-05-2011 @ 3:44PM
David said...I am not wildly upset with these names. What really makes me
boiling mad is the people coming here and dropping kids and they
are automatically U.S. citizens That is pure crap Only country
in the world that allows that. We are that stupid. Original law
was to be used in about 1855-57 NOT TODAY Could it be just
to generate voters. NAH, We are just stupid....Look at how some
voted.....
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5-05-2011 @ 3:53PM
HeeHee said...DUMB ass names!
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5-05-2011 @ 3:57PM
Lorna said...The top ten names for both boys and girls are okay. However, pardon me while I gag on the trending names for both.
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5-05-2011 @ 3:59PM
lvalentine said...THIS IS JUST SOME MORE RACIST BULLSHNIT!!!!
Why can't you folks just keep it real and put " Most popular WHITE baby names"!!!!
Some of the most popular children name's I can see in my enviromnment is Boy=Tray Girl= Keisha
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5-05-2011 @ 4:01PM
Frank said...I read the "births" section in the newspaper just for some light amusement and have discovered the two most outlandish names I've ever seen........De'Jarius Zaquan and La'Darius Jovante....no kidding. What prompts people to give a kid a silly name like those? A child has to carry unfortunate names like this through their lives and suffer the attendant scoffing. One more thing; people who give a boy a name like "Aiden" or "Jayden" should be publicly flogged.
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5-06-2011 @ 7:38PM
lacey said...My son's name is Jaden Isaac and I had had the name picked out for about 4 years before he was born, he's 2 1/2. The only time I had heard it was Will Smith's son, so I'm actually pretty surprised that it is now a "girl's name."
5-05-2011 @ 4:34PM
nancy said...Deport all illegals! I hear ya! In Kansas, they get all kinds of help to go to college. Help the illegals and no help for our citizens! They steal from hard working citizens when we are at work. My home has been broken into by illegals three times. They were caught, but somehow got an attorney and are free to steal again. They are not deported.
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5-05-2011 @ 4:01PM
Evil Jack said...As muslims continue to move in and have 6 to 8 kids for everyone we do - by the year 2025 the name Mohammed will be at the top of this list.
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5-05-2011 @ 11:52PM
Drownrat said...Religion has nothing to do with this. Islam is religion and a person who follow it is a Muslim. Confusing the two only shows ignorance. This comment stream is about BABY NAMES not illegal or legal emigration or religious discrimination. Try sticking to the point.
5-05-2011 @ 4:05PM
Bridget said...Those teen Mom's are where it's at! They got knocked up with their little Accidents....oops, i mean "Blessings" and now are making money off of their illegitimate children while their boyfriends watch. Probably still not using protection. It is sad these Ho's are anyone's role models! Just shows what this world has come to - No morals at all. Forget marriage, just get a kid and a "man" and you win....Winning! It's sick.
Andrea, your comments are sad...
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