Info on the top baby names in the US for 2011 has just been released. Looks like our Southern neighbours are hitting it old school (at least for girls names).
Top Five Names for US Baby Girls
1. Sophia - means ''wisdom"
2. Isabella - means "my God is bountiful, God of plenty"
3. Emma - means "whole, complete"
4. Olivia - means "olive tree" or "bringer of peace"
5. Ava - means "bright"
Fastest Growing Girl's Name: Briella
Top Five Names for US Baby Boys
1. Jacob - means "supplanter"
2. Mason - means "stone worker" (as a surname)
3. William - means "resolute protector"
4. Jayden - means "heard by God"
5. Noah - means "comfort"
Most are amazed to see the name Micheal dropping out of the top 5 for boys names since 1948
Fastest Growing Boy's Name: Brantley
Interestingly enough, the top 2011 baby names showed a slight difference for us Canucks (maybe a bit more je ne sais quoi?). Check out the complete list here, with break-down by province too
Top Five Names for Canadian Baby Girls
1. Olivia - means "olive tree" or "bringer of peace"
2. Maya/Mia/Mya - means "close to God"
3. Sophia/Sofia - means ''wisdom"
4. Emma - means "whole, complete"
5. Emile/Emily - means "hard worker" or "industrious"
Top Five Names for Canadian Baby Boys
1. William - means "resolute protector"
2. Jacob - means "supplanter"
3. Nathan - means "gift of God"
4. Liam - means "determined guardian"
5. Ethan- means "firm, strong"
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