From Brooklyn to Vegas: These City-Inspired Baby Names Are Gaining Popularity
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Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottYour baby’s name will forever be close to your heart, and possibly close to your home too as city- and state-inspired names are becoming more common in the United States. The website The Family Vacation Guide used data from the Social Security Administration to compile the most popular city- and state-inspired names and understand which names rise in popularity. Looking to get in on this trend? We have some data-backed inspiration for you!Top City Names for GirlsFrom America, to Australia, Russia, London, and back, there are plenty of city-inspired girl names to explore.According to The Family Vacation Guide, these are the top 10.CharlotteBrooklynSavannahAspenSydneyAdelaideLondonSamaraPhoenixAlexandriaTop City Names for BoysWhether you’re hoping to inspire a love of travel or remind your baby of their roots no matter how far from home they go, a city-inspired boy name is a great choice.These city names are the top 10 most popular for boys.SantiagoFrederickPrincetonLawrenceSalvadorOrlandoTrentonEugeneGaryKentCity Names Rising in PopularityWhile some names have not yet made the top 10 names list, there are many still quickly gaining traction.Tusla, the second most populous city in Oklahoma, has become a quickly growing name for girls: increasing 400% in popularity from 2020 to 2022. Close behind, Venezia, the Italian name for Venice, increased 350%.Other city-inspired girl names gaining popularity include:Sedona: 245.1% increaseLarissa: 214.7% increasePortland: 187.5% increaseThe capital city of Norway, Oslo, is being used as an American baby boy name and increased 326.3% in popularity from 2020-2022. And at almost half of it's growth, York, increased 180%Other city-inspired boy names gaining popularity include:Reno: 125%Vegas: 85.7%Emmerich: 81.3%Top State-Inspired Girl NamesA state-inspired name can be a great way to commemorate the place you met your partner, where your baby was born, or where your family is from.Here are the top 10 state-inspired girl names:Georgia: 1,751 baby girls were named GeorgiaDakota (North/South): 1,204 baby girls were named DakotaCarolina: 662 baby girls were named CarolinaVirginia: 569 baby girls were named VirginiaMontana: 184 baby girls were named MontanaJersey (New): 141 baby girls were named JerseyIndiana: 111 baby girls were named IndianaArizona: 108 baby girls were named ArizonaAlaska: 102 baby girls were named AlaskaNevada: 48 baby girls were named NevadaTop State-Inspired Boy NamesIf you’re searching for a baby name inspired by one of the 50 states, look no further. While state-inspired names are less common in boys, there are still plenty to choose from.The Family Vacation Guide says these are the top 10 state-inspired girl names:Dakota (North/South): 933 baby boys were named DakotaMontana: 105 baby boys were named MontanaIndiana: 67 baby boys were named IndianaJersey (New): 60 baby boys were named JerseyTennessee: 18 baby boys were named TennesseeNevada: 11 baby boys were named NevadaWashington: 10 baby boys were named WashingtonArizona: 9 baby boys were named ArizonaTexas: 9 baby boys were named TexasIowa: 8 baby boys were named Iowa For more Parents news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! Read the original article on Parents.
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