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August 31, 2021 10:27 AM
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New Names Showdown 2021: The Winners!

New Names Showdown 2021: The Winners! | Name News | Scoop.it
The votes are in! Two new names join our winners' circle. This time around, it's retro, minimalist Etta, plus Viking-meets-nature name Leif.
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August 21, 2021 6:29 PM
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Best New Baby Names in the Top 1000

Best New Baby Names in the Top 1000 | Name News | Scoop.it

The latest baby name chart is here, and there are 88 new entries in the Top 1000. Find the full list of up-and-coming names here, plus our pick of the best.

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August 21, 2021 6:24 PM
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Spanish Names Trending in the US

Spanish Names Trending in the US | Name News | Scoop.it

Spanish is the second language of the USA, and beautiful Spanish baby names feature prominently on the US charts. We look at the hottest Spanish names and trends in the US right now.

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August 21, 2021 6:22 PM
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Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Top Names in Each State Revealed! | Name News | Scoop.it

Liam and Olivia are the most popular names nationally, but what about at the state level? We look into the top baby names by state for 2020.

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August 21, 2021 6:03 PM
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America's Top Unisex Names of 2020

America's Top Unisex Names of 2020 | Name News | Scoop.it

Do you like modern names that work for both girls and boys? Get inspiration from the most popular unisex names right now.

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August 21, 2021 3:11 PM
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The Most Gender-Neutral Names in Every State

The Most Gender-Neutral Names in Every State | Name News | Scoop.it

Are Angel and Amani gender-neutral? It depends where you live. We found the names in every state that were given to exactly the same number of girls and boys. Prepare for some surprises, and maybe some new names for your list.

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July 27, 2021 6:33 PM
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New Names Showdown 2021: Girls Final

New Names Showdown 2021: Girls Final | Name News | Scoop.it
We've voted our way through the new names of the year. Now it's time to pick a single champ to join the victors' circle. Your vote decides!
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July 20, 2021 4:53 PM
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New Names Showdown 2021: Boys SemiFinals

New Names Showdown 2021: Boys SemiFinals | Name News | Scoop.it
If it’s July, then it’s time for the New Names Showdown! Every year, the US Social Security Administration releases the 1000 most popular names. Some of them are brand new to the rankings, debuting for the first time ever. Others return after an absence. It’s usually a few dozen names for each gender. I take […]
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July 14, 2021 11:00 AM
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New Names Showdown 2021: Boys Opening Round

New Names Showdown 2021: Boys Opening Round | Name News | Scoop.it
What's the best new boy name to make the US Top 1000 recently? I've narrowed it down to eight - your vote decides the winner!
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July 5, 2021 5:53 PM
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Popular Baby Names in Puerto Rico, 2020 –

Popular Baby Names in Puerto Rico, 2020 – | Name News | Scoop.it
According to the Social Security Administration, the most popular baby names in Puerto Rico in 2020 were Valentina and Liam. Here are Puerto Rico’s top 10 girl names and top 10 boy names of 2020: G…
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July 1, 2021 6:02 PM
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Add H: America's Silent Trend

From Ameliah to Zhayden, the "ornamental H" is a growing name trend.
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July 1, 2021 11:35 AM
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Delphina Moon’s Favorites of The Top 50: Boys

Delphina Moon’s Favorites of The Top 50: Boys | Name News | Scoop.it
Hello and welcome to the fourth and final article of my series exploring the US top 50, 2020. We started with outlining the girl and boy sides of the top 50 by sharing some of the new arrivals, old staples, iconic features, and other names that well reflect the different styles and sounds within the group of what many people would agree are popular names. I followed up with some of my own favorites of this group for the girls’ side of things, and today, as you may have assumed, I’m giving the bo
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June 16, 2021 5:34 PM
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Highlights Of The Top 50: Boys

Highlights Of The Top 50: Boys | Name News | Scoop.it
This is turning into a bit of a series! But after getting a recommendation by a loyal reader that aligned with the Highlights Of the Top 50: Girls, I felt it would be odd to have two articles in a mini series only about the girls. So we’re giving the boys a turn today! The boys top 50 is bursting with gems, naturally, and I hope that I provide a wonderful summary of all of the names and styles that the top 50 has to offer. That is, in the form of a list of some of the many interesting names that
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August 22, 2021 5:45 PM
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Name Nerds Blog: 2020 Boys' Names Grouped by Spelling

Name Nerds Blog: 2020 Boys' Names Grouped by Spelling | Name News | Scoop.it
 At long last, I finished grouping the Boys' names of 2020 from the Social Security database by spelling. Check it out! 2020 Boys' Names i
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August 21, 2021 6:26 PM
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Forgotten Names Return to the Charts

Forgotten Names Return to the Charts | Name News | Scoop.it

These names went completely missing for decades, but now they're back on the charts. Discover the comeback kids of 2020, including vintage revivals, creative twists, and international gems.

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August 21, 2021 6:23 PM
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Top Baby Names 2020: The Playground Analysis

Top Baby Names 2020: The Playground Analysis | Name News | Scoop.it

These are the real top names you will most often hear on the playground! The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to sound, not spelling. Find out which names are really #1!

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August 21, 2021 6:12 PM
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Most Popular Baby Names, A to Z

Most Popular Baby Names, A to Z | Name News | Scoop.it

We break down the top names for each letter of the alphabet in the USA and on Nameberry. Sure, Olivia and Oliver rule the O names, but who is top for Y?

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August 21, 2021 3:19 PM
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The Top Unisex Names in Every US State

The Top Unisex Names in Every US State | Name News | Scoop.it

What's the most popular unisex name where you live? We reveal the most popular name in every state that's used for both girls and boys. Some places are in line with national favorites Avery and Riley, while others go their own unique way.

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July 27, 2021 6:33 PM
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New Names Showdown 2021: Boys Final

New Names Showdown 2021: Boys Final | Name News | Scoop.it
Your votes have spoken! Just two final names remain. Will it be Everest or Leif in the New Names Showdown champions circle? It's up to yo
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July 24, 2021 5:21 PM
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These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In Every State In 2020 | HuffPost UK Parenting

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In Every State In 2020 | HuffPost UK Parenting | Name News | Scoop.it
Here's the state-by-state breakdown from the Social Security Administration.
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July 20, 2021 4:52 PM
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New Names Showdown 2021: Girls SemiFinals

New Names Showdown 2021: Girls SemiFinals | Name News | Scoop.it
Time for the second round in the New Names Showdown 21, girls' edition. Did your favorites make it through?
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July 14, 2021 11:00 AM
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New Names Showdown 2021: Girls Opening Round

New Names Showdown 2021: Girls Opening Round | Name News | Scoop.it
Time for some summer fun! Let's pick the best of the new girl names of the year, joining past champs Marlowe, Sylvie + Zora.
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July 5, 2021 5:48 PM
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Top 1-Syllable Baby Names, 2020 –

Top 1-Syllable Baby Names, 2020 – | Name News | Scoop.it
Which single-syllable names were the most popular in 2020? I scanned the 2020 rankings for one-syllable names and found these: Girl Names Grace (ranked 28th overall)Claire (57th)Quinn (85th)Jade (9…
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July 1, 2021 5:19 PM
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Name Nerds Blog: 2020 Girls' Names, Grouped by Spelling!

 The 2020 Girls' Names grouped by spelling list is here! Check it out!

2020 USA Names Grouped By Spelling: Girls

The top 150 so far (these may change slightly as I obsessively go over the results) is: 
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June 25, 2021 4:29 PM
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Delphina Moon’s Favorites of The Top 50: Girls

Delphina Moon’s Favorites of The Top 50: Girls | Name News | Scoop.it
Well, well, well, am I glad to be back! I had an absolutely terrific vacation, but I sure did miss you all, and I certainly missed my usual dose of name writing. I’ve been working to try and get back in a natural rhythm with the warehouse as of summer, so bear with me through that process. Anyway, I’m currently in the midst of a series, one that circles around all things top 50. Now, for the past week and a half or so, I’ve outlined some of the prominent categories, styles, and origins presented
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