According to a survey of the 126,774 babies born in New York City last year the most popular name for a boy was Jayden, while Isabella was top picked name for little girls. According to the New York City Health Department:
The Health Department’s latest annual tally of New York City birth certificates shows that Isabella edged out Sophia in 2009 as the most popular name for baby girls, while Jayden held steady at number one for boys. Some 1,424 newborn New Yorkers were dubbed Isabella or Jayden last year, up from 1,364 in 2008.
Nine of the top 10 girls’ names for 2009 were holdovers from 2008, but newcomer Leah (ninth place) ousted Samantha, who fell to 14th. Among boys, Alexander made it into the top 10 for the first time on record, edging out Ryan.
Preferences vary broadly across racial and ethnic groups. Isabella was the most popular female name for Hispanic families, while Madison remained a favorite with black parents. Sophia, the top pick for Asian girls in 2007 and 2008, retained the crown in 2009. Olivia held the lead among white families. Among boys, most Hispanic and black families again opted for the ever-popular Jayden, while Asian families stuck with Ryan and white families favored Michael.
the.LIFE Files says, “what’s your name”?
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My name is Waka Flocka Flames byaaatches and I go Hard in The Muthafucken Paint.
My names Malachi, pronounced (Mal-a-ky) i love my name i dont know anyone else with it.
I know y Isabella is popular, damn Twilight!