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By the Lincoln Journal Star

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 12:11:18 am CDT

If you’re celebrating your first birthday sometime in 2008, it’s quite possible your name is either Jacob or Addison.

Those were the No. 1 names for boys and girls in the state in 2007, according to info released this week by the Social Security Administration.

Nationally, the top names were Jacob and Emily.

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The top names for babies born in 2007 in Nebraska were Jacob and Addison, according to the Social Security Administration. (Journal Star file photo)

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The top 10 in Nebraska by gender:

Boys:

1. Jacob

2. Alexander

3. Jackson

4. William

5. Ethan

6. Noah

7. Andrew

8. Logan

9. Gavin

10. Michael.

Girls:

1. Addison

2. Emma

3. Ava

4. Elizabeth

5. Emily

6. Olivia

7. Grace

8. Madison

9. Sophia

10. Isabella.

The full list of popular names for 2007 and more, including a place to type in a name to find its rank, can be found at www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/babynames/.

“Lincoln” is one city name among the top 1,000 baby names for 2007. It ranks 224th in the list of boys’ names. (Madison - as in Wisconsin - is the top city name being used. It’s No. 5 on the girls’ list. Apparently a lot of Red Sox fans are naming their sons Boston. It’s No. 619 on the boys’ list.)

Pop culture is influencing some of the names on the list, according to the Social Security Administration. The name Shiloh (the youngest daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) debuted on the list this year at No. 804, while Maddox, the name of their oldest child, has seen steady gains since first appearing on the list in 2003 at No. 583. It now ranks No. 226.

Jayden, the name of Britney Spears’ youngest son, is No. 18. Variations of the boys’ spelling also can be found at Nos. 76, 191, 415, 423, 593, 696 and 757, and it also comes in several places as a girl’s name.

Miley is new to the girls’ list this year, entering fairly high at No. 278, thanks undoubtedly to Miley Cyrus.


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I like to think that wrote on May 21, 2008 7:22 am:
" the names Lincoln and Madison could be referring to the presidents, not the cities. It is my hope that people who give their children names which sound like surnames are considering people in history, not necessarily a city. "

 Austin wrote on May 21, 2008 9:14 am:
" Don't mean to dash your hopes, but we named our son Lincoln because my wife and I met here and were living in south Texas at the time of his birth. "

 proud mama wrote on May 21, 2008 9:46 am:
" Thats always interesting to know my girls names are Olivah Grace and Emma Sophia so hows that for being popular!! "

 John wrote on May 21, 2008 10:45 am:
" What happened to "John"? Anytime I hear my name spoken out loud, I know the odds are there is a couple other guys near by with the same name. Kind of a boring name, but I bet there is still more of us then any other. "

 Dano wrote on May 21, 2008 10:54 am:
" You should never name your child after a pop (fad) star. What are you going to do when they turn into social outcasts or are out of popularity and you have to explain it to them?

I am sorry dear, I named you after Brittney Spears, or Miley Cyrus. they were really cool when we had you. We were kind of young well we couldn't name you Dale or Jimmie.

You should pick something that has real meaning to you, not something popular or you are a fan of. What happens when that has no more meaing to you or obatins a negative meaning in your life, and your child is anmed for it. Not a good decision. "

 Nina wrote on May 21, 2008 11:23 am:
" My genealogy contains those whose first and middle names are Ulysses Grant, Calvin Coolidge, Napolean Bonaparte (Uncle Bones) and Benjamin Franklin, plus a lday named Ann America, in honor of her country. My baby granddaughter is named London, because her parents were engaged in Trafalgar Square (boy, am I glad they didn't name her Trafalgar!) I think all the popular names listed here are nice except one - I've just known too many stodgy, old, 'church lady' types named Emma to ever conceive of that being a darling little girl's name today. Funny how we associate the desirability of names with the people we've known who carried them. "

 Be original wrote on May 21, 2008 12:20 pm:
" When we named our daughter, one of the main factors in choosing was to make sure to choose a name that was not in the top 20. I'm so glad now. Her preschool is so chock full of girls named Ava, Emma, Sophia, and Olivia. They just become generic names after a while. I remember my grade school class having five girls named Amy. I can't even think if I like the name by sound or anything now because it just became such a generic name. "

 Ryan wrote on May 21, 2008 12:21 pm:
" Lot's of "adult star" Names on the girls list. Also it seems T.V. is playing a part in names. "

 ol Farmer wrote on May 21, 2008 12:39 pm:
" Ho, ho, you are right, Nina. Emma is an old lady who quilts for the ladies aid while gossiping and wondering out loud what this world is coming to! You can tell we're from the same era and small town background. "

 Why wrote on May 21, 2008 1:45 pm:
" Why would anyone name their child a popular name. I can see if it has meaning or if it's after someone important. But Grey's! who's going to name their child after a TV star. "

 Amy wrote on May 21, 2008 2:54 pm:
" oh yeah having the name Amy is fun, right away they know you were born in the 70's. So was Michelle, Jeff, etc What was going on then to inspire those being so popular? Please don't sing me "Aimeeee whatcha gonna do?" (by Pure Prairie League) "

 Wise One Named Margaret wrote on May 21, 2008 3:07 pm:
" We received some great advise from a relative before we had children. She told us when you pick a name, think about any sort of smarty pants/teasing jokes that could come of it. The final acid test is to say it outloud in full with your last name. As if you were going to hear it at graduation....does it sound distinguished and with honor? Then you've got yourself a proud name. You'd be suprised with what a name can be turned into and "form" a person. Believe YOU me. So announce that name outloud before you name your child....so you HEAR it. You'll be amazed. "

 Ryan wrote on May 21, 2008 3:35 pm:
" I bet my name could give you a run for your money Jonathan. "

 Doggie Daddy wrote on May 21, 2008 3:54 pm:
" Although my wife and I have no children (and never will), we gave our dogs names that I would have been proud to give a human-child. Zeke is our big boy, and Spree is our little girl. I have always liked the idea of giving children unique, or meaningful, or at the very least not 'top 10' names. Who wants to be just another Miley in a crowd of dozens with the same name?

And, maybe I am behind the times, but I have never heard the name Addison before in my life! How did it manage to sneak in at #1? :) "

 I agree wrote on May 21, 2008 5:44 pm:
" To Margaret, I have to agree with you. My brother's name is Bart. "

 Trent wrote on May 21, 2008 7:09 pm:
" I have a 14 year old son named Ethan. I took the name from a few western movies that I've seen over the years, as well as one of my movie hero's named his son Ethan. John Wayne. The reason I'm so proud, is my son was born premature. 25 weeks into the gestation period. 1lb. 11oz. He has been a fighter ever since. He's had a hole in his heart, a weak blood vessle in his brain, retinopothy of prematurity, as well as a few other development issues, and has always overcome.. He is currently an "A" student, and is looking forward to high school. I could'nt be more proud!!! "

 peb wrote on May 21, 2008 8:24 pm:
" When we chose names for our daughter, we picked names that are timeless and were used for royalty. "

 eeew wrote on May 22, 2008 5:08 am:
" Maybe I am just old and out of it, but "Addison"? What the heck does that mean, anyway?Isn't that a disease? Ladies, do you really want other people to know (permanently) what soap operas inspired you as a young woman? Please be careful- today's Addison is going to be tomorrow's Gertrude. "

 Top ten ugh... wrote on May 22, 2008 7:46 am:
" I think the name Emma and many variations became most popular with the last season of Friends. My fiancee and I have discussed baby names for the future, but we have our heart set on Naomi for a girl. I will look in the Bible for boys' names in the future. Remember when the Bible led people to naming children?? "

 An Emmas Mom wrote on May 22, 2008 8:50 am:
" My newborn's name is a variation of Emma...her name is Emmersen...and she's beautiful. I think the name is beautiful. "

 Careful wrote on May 22, 2008 9:01 am:
" Yes, the Bible names. That's how my brother ended up with Bart (Bartholomew). I suppose it has been a cross to bear for him. "

 Lindsay wrote on May 22, 2008 11:34 am:
" Hey, I grew up normal...and my mom named me after Bionic Woman! She was a fan of the show and named me after Lindsay Wagner. Only thing is...you can tell you were born in the 80's if your name is Lindsay! "

 OmahaAnnie wrote on May 22, 2008 1:04 pm:
" At least these names are normal. I can't imagine being a school teacher having to pronounce names that aren't names, just a bunch of letters thrown together or names like Precious, Unique, Princess, Miracle, Special, etc. Please don't doom your child for life by giving them a name that will hinder then forever.
Would you rather hire a "Samantha" or a "Special" for the job.
"

 Rys wrote on May 22, 2008 1:37 pm:
" Oh yeah, naming your kids after characters in the Bible. That's really original. "

 popular names are not so popular wrote on May 22, 2008 3:46 pm:
" my name is Lucius I have traveled to 38 states and have never meet anyone else with the same name as mine, But I always get compliments on how cool my name is and people tell me that its awesome not to have a common plain boring name that everone else has. Im glad im not one of the million plus out there named Jacob or Andrew or some other uninteresting name "

 Bailey wrote on May 22, 2008 4:54 pm:
" I personally prefer names that are heard of, but not popular. My siblings and I all have semi-unique names. Names like Bailey, Kendra, Dylan, Cheyenne, etc... those are nice because in classes you have at most one other person with the same name. "

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