We just looked at the girl names, so now let’s check out the boy names.
Here are the differences between the two “increases” and “decreases” lists–
My list, on the left, looks at the raw number differences between the 2011 names and the 2012 names. My analysis covers all 14,162 boy names on the 2012 list.
The SSA’s list, on the right, looks at the ranking differences between the 2011 names and the 2012 names. Their analysis covers approximately the top 500 boy names on the 2012 list.
Biggest Increases
The baby boy names that saw the biggest popularity increases from 2011 to 2012 were…
Ok, looks like we have an explanation for Major, Messiah and King.
All are probably attributable to the same source: VH1 reality show “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.” The show premiered in late 2011.
T.I. and Tiny have six kids, three of whom are boys named Major (Major Philant Harris, b. 2008), Messiah (Messiah Ya’ Majesty, b. 2000), and King (Clifford “King” Joseph Harris II, b. 2004).
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This gives me hope that the -ayden trend is finally winding down. What’s with Iker?
Iker comes from goalkeeper Iker Casillas Fernandez.
Thanks!
Sure thing! I learned about him last year via the SSA’s press release. :)
Ok, looks like we have an explanation for Major, Messiah and King.
All are probably attributable to the same source: VH1 reality show “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.” The show premiered in late 2011.
T.I. and Tiny have six kids, three of whom are boys named Major (Major Philant Harris, b. 2008), Messiah (Messiah Ya’ Majesty, b. 2000), and King (Clifford “King” Joseph Harris II, b. 2004).
The other three are Zonnique, Domani and Deyjah.