Kids Posh Togs

The UK is not alone in turning away from traditional names.  In the US, psychology professor Cleveland Evans from Bellevue University, Nebraska has been studying US baby names for 25 years.  He reports that popular culture and even big brands were the inspiration behind some of the more bizarre names.  At the time of his report (2003), 6 boys had been named Timberland and 7 Denim.  The most bizarre perhaps are the 2 boys in Michigan and Texas called ESPN after the sports channel!

In England, the top 10 for boys in 2007 were:

1st  -  Jack  -  remaining in the top spot over the last 5 years

2nd  -  Thomas  -  same position as 2006

3rd  -  Oliver  -  up from 4th place in 2006

4th  -  Joshua  -  falling from 3rd position in 2006

5th  -  Harry  -  same place as 2006, but up from 11th place in 2005

6th  -  Charlie  -  up from 10th place in 2006

7th  -  Daniel  -  up from 9th place in 2006

8th  -  William – down from 5th position in 2006

9th  -  James  -  down from 6th place in 2006

10th  -  Alfie  -  up from 16th position in 2006

Andrew and Zak were 99th and 100th respectively.

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Tags: Christenings / Naming Ceremonies, Top 10 Baby Boys Names

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