A number of baby names (e.g., Maci, Bentley, Catelynn, Jenelle, Aubree, Aliannah, Aleeah) have been given a boost by MTV’s many shows about unplanned teen pregnancy (e.g. 16 & Pregnant, Teen Mom, Teen Mom 2).
This makes me think that MTV’s Dev, which premieres in a few days, might influence the baby name charts as well.
Dev follows 22-year-old singer Dev during the latter portion of her unplanned, high-risk pregnancy (the baby has gastroschisis). The baby girl, Emilia Lovely, was born in December of 2011.
If the show finds an audience, be on the lookout for a Dev debut and a popularity boost for Lovely. (The name Emilia is on its way up already.)
Dev’s real name is Devin Star Tailes, btw. She has sisters named Sierra Sol and Maezee Luna.
Source: MTV to Air Yet Another Show About an Unplanned Pregnancy