A Top 3 Name

According to BabyCenter, Ethan was the third most popular boy's name in 2006 (as with 2005) behind (1) Aiden and (2) Jacob. I had always known Ethan was a "popular" name, but Kelly and I had never consulted these "lists" and always just assumed popular names (to avoid) would be a "Michael" or a "John". (not that I have anything against these names and the few Mike's and John's that I do know are great people). :-D

But I guess times are changing and so are baby's names, and this year's "Michael" is now "Aiden". In fact, the once most popular boy's name (Michael) for a record (who knows) number of years is now at a humble #12 on the 2006 list. (and John coming out at #42!). Actually, the top name on my list for a boy, before Kelly had "the dream", was Roman - a name not listed in the top 100.

And for the record, "Max" came out at a devilish #66 :-D Woo hoo!

As for girl's names? Well, Honey, you know the name we have our eye on? It is on the list too, and is on the rise. (and, no, it is not "Abigail")

How's that for a bit of curiousity for my readers.

Top 10 Baby Names of 2006

06 Girls 05
1 Emma 1
2 Madison 3
3 Ava 10
4 Emily 2
5 Isabella 6
6 Kaitlyn 4
7 Sophia 5
8 Olivia 7
9 Abigail 11
10 Hailey 13

06 Boys 05
1 Aiden 1
2 Jacob 2
3 Ethan 3
4 Ryan 6
5 Matthew 5
6 Jack 8
7 Noah 16
8 Nicholas 4
9 Joshua 9
10 Logan 19