baby names

this is my favorite time of the year. the social security administration releases the top baby names for the previous year. it is fun to watch the trends, and i always like to see where my kids name fall on the list.

it also lists popular names by state. carter isn't in the top 100 for MA, but in other states it is in the top 10. there is also a list of top twin names.

http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

Popularity of the male name Carter Year of birth Rank
2008 65
2007 80
2006 75
2005 77
2004 88
2003 102
2002 107
2001 111
2000 152

Popularity of the male name Mason Year of birth Rank
2008 35
2007 37
2006 39
2005 42
2004 51
2003 54
2002 53
2001 53
2000 64

Popularity of the female name Hadley Year of birth Rank
2008 414
2007 469
2006 494
2005 623
2004 692
2003 701
2002 875
2001 858
2000 921