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The Social Security Administration's data shows what parents were naming their newborns half a century ago.

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names 50 Years Ago

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	Finding a rare name for your baby boy might not be as easy as you hope. My 5-year-old loves telling me how many other Liams are in his class, and it’s no surprise. It was the top baby boy name of 2023, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) baby name data (and his middle name is also in the top 10). So, if you want your son to stand out among his schoolmates, how do you ensure their name is actually unique? British Baby Girl Names: Perfectly Posh Picks From Across the Pond




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These ‘Rare’ Boy Names Are Probably Not as Rare as You Think

Southport, NC

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Inspiration for baby names can come from anywhere, but one woman specifically turned to a cemetery.Haley Hodge previously posted a video on TikTok where she visited a cemetery because she thought it would be a good spot to find name suggestions. Now, Hodge is revealing what name she ended up choosing.Her video began by giving hints to the name as text across the screen read: “Meaning: peaceful, safe; complete.” Hodge also mentioned that there was a “family water connection,” as her daughter would be named after a “34.7 mile-long tributary of the Delaware River.”She then explained that she found the...

Mother who went to cemetery for baby name inspiration reveals daughter’s name

The folks over at Scrap Car Comparison, who apparently have a lot of free time on their hands while waiting for someone to pull in with a scrap car, decided it would be fun to scan the American Social Security Administration's rolls of baby names, and those of the U.K.'s Office of National Statistics, to find the countries' most- and least-popular names for newborns — that are also names of cars. The idea of doing the search, we should add, is clearly a better idea than actually naming a tender young human being after a hunk of metal.

These are the car names people gave to their babies last year

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Consider one of these for your little bundle of joy.

150 Gorgeous Welsh Baby Names for Boys and Girls

The 1970s might be best remembered for being an experimental decade across many fronts but baby names wasn’t necessarily one of them. The top baby boy names of the 1970s were generally traditional — names that have been topping the baby names charts for 100 years. According to Social Security Administration data, four of the top 10 baby boy names in the 1970s — James, John, Robert, and William — were also in the top 10 list of names 50 years earlier, in the 1920s.

Top 50 baby names of the 1970s

The daughter of Cameroon's president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le Parisien newspaper that there were many people in her situation and she hoped to inspire them. The 27-year-old...

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

Jennifer Lopez was attacked by the style police as recent photos of her in The Hamptons made headlines this week. On July 8, the singer and actress was photographed in upstate NY while stunning in a flowing floral maxi dress, choosing a summery look with a cinched waist that more than highlighted her figure.

Jennifer Lopez Pitied In Floral Sundress She’s ‘Too Old’ To Wear

Donnie Wahlberg’s a divorced man, which might be a shocking thing for some to learn about Jenny McCarthy’s beloved. The boy band heartthrob-turned-Blue Bloods star has always been careful about keeping certain aspects of his private life away from the public eye. As a result, even diehard fans...

Donnie Wahlberg Divorced: His Marriage History With Jenny McCarthy, Explained

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A woman has taken to Reddit to ask for advice after her brother revealed the unusual name he and his wife had chosen for their baby boy

'My brother has chosen a very unusual baby name - and we're all completely baffled'

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A ONE-year-old girl with a fast swelling head passed away just days after doctors discovered a foetus that was once her twin sister growing in her skull. The toddler was admitted to hospital due to her growing skull and inability to sit up or stand. She also had delays in motor skills and speech development, […]

Toddler dies days after doctors discover her ‘twin sister’s foetus’ growing in her SKULL

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Jacksonville, AR

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Justin and Deja Rollins' 2-year-old died in a hot car parked outside of Arkansas Children's Hospital while the couple was inside being arrested for abusing their 3-year-old.
The post 2-year-old dies after being left to roast in hot car parked at children’s hospital while parents were inside being arrested for abusing 3-year-old: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

2-year-old dies after being left to roast in hot car parked at children's hospital while parents were inside being arrested for abusing 3-year-old: Police

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Donald Trump posted an all-caps rant claiming Barack Obama “never respected” Joe Biden and wants to replace him with Kamala Harris. A growing number of Democratic lawmakers and strategists have been publicly calling on the president to step out of the race following his poor performance at the presidential debate last month. Biden had trouble answering questions coherently and had a raspy voice while debating Trump.

‘HATE EACH OTHER!’ Trump Posts All-Caps Rant Claiming Obama ‘NEVER RESPECTED’ Biden, Wants Him Out

Editor's note: This article was originally published on April 19, 2022. It has since been updated. Whenever I see identical twins or triplets, I wonder how their parents distinguish them. While many believe parents can inherently tell their children apart, TikTok user Amy Jo shared a surprising confession. As an aunt of triplets, Amy Jo revealed her sister's clever method for telling her children apart—a technique that has fascinated many. In response to the question, "Aren't you afraid of mixing up the triplets?" she posted a video explaining her sister's strategy, sparking a flurry of shared experiences from others, reported Newsweek.

Mom has hilarious way to tell identical baby triplets apart: 'So smart'

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If you're here, that probably means you're looking for a particularly unique name for your baby girl. If so, then […]

Unique Baby Girl Names That Start With X

A MOM has admitted that she dislikes her daughter's middle name and blames the nurse on-call for the mess up that she can't get over. Now, over a decade after she gave birth, the mother said she's stuck with her child's name and called it a "tragedeigh." Reddit user Low_key_crazies...

My daughter’s name is a ‘tragedeigh’ – the nurse insisted she knew how to spell it but was wrong, now we’re stuck

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Anchorage, AK

A COSTCO shopper is venting about an incident at their local warehouse. After a bad experience with an employee, the shopper said they’re leaving the company behind. The shopper, a parent in Anchorage, Alaska, said their daughter came to the store with an emotional support animal. Someone working for...

Costco shoppers say they will ‘no longer spend a penny’ after ‘absolutely disgusting’ interaction causes scene in store

The View hosts covered their faces in shock after Michael Douglas, 79, revealed the secret of his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones, 54. The award-winning actors have been married since November 18, 2000. During an interview with The View on Wednesday, Michael Douglas spoke to the hosts about his and Catherine’s love of golf. When asked […]

The View hosts cover their faces in shock after Michael Douglas reveals ‘secret’ to marriage with Catherine Zeta-Jones

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A woman has taken to Reddit to detail how her chosen baby name became quite popular when her sister really wanted to use it for her own kid. She refused to change the name of her child though.

‘My mom asked me to change my baby’s name so my sister could have it’

North Carolina State

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Choosing a name for a baby is an important decision for many parents, often reflecting hopes and expectations for their child's personality and future. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its latest data on the most popular baby names in North Carolina for 2023, showing that trends in naming remain relatively stable.

What are the most popular baby names in North Carolina? See where your child’s name ranks

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These baby names used to be popular. Why they are disappearing fast

Like skinny jeans and no-show socks, there are baby names we're seeing less and less of these days. Take Karen, for example. While it peaked at...

These baby names used to be popular. Why they are disappearing fast

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