The Social Security Administration just released its latest baby name data, and there are some interesting trends.
Here are some of the wildest ones:
1. The name “Maverick” is now more popular than “Thomas.”
2. “Genesis” is more popular than “Sophie.”
3. And “Nova” is more popular than “Grace.”
4. One of the fastest-rising girl names is “Icelynn” . . . and the fastest-rising boy name is “Truce.” Some other names that are picking up steam are: “Halo” and “Honey.”
5. The name “Messiah” is more popular than “Patrick”.
6. “Sarah” peaked in popularity in 1993 as the third most popular girl name in the country . . . but has now slipped to #95.
7. And the name “Donald” continues to fall. It ranked just 672nd last year, behind the name “Sincere.”