When kids born in 2005 head to kindergarten in a few years, a lot of them will be raising their hands when the teacher calls out "Emily" or "Jacob." In border states, it will be hard to miss Jose, Angel and Mia. For the 10th year running, Emily is the most popular name for infant girls in the United States, according to figures being released this Mother's Day weekend from the Social Security Administration.

The top 10 for girls in 2005: Emily, Emma, Madison, Abigail, Olivia, Isabella, Hannah, Samantha, Ava and Ashley.

For boys: Jacob, Michael, Joshua, Matthew, Ethan, Andrew, Daniel, Anthony, Christopher and Joseph.

--What? No Lawren? I'm shocked... ;)

Source: CNN

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Posted by Lawren at May 15, 2006 06:34 AM | Trackbacks (0)

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I understand "Jose" and "Angel" along the southern border states but "Mia"? I'm guessing that's along the Canadian border...?

Says: Nanc' at May 15, 2006 07:11 AM

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I love the name Mia, but wouldn't have guessed it was so high in the rankings. For what it's worth, I'm in Texas, and it's used alot here. It's spanish for "mine" or "my dear".

Says: tortoiseshelly at May 15, 2006 08:28 AM

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Oh, that's interesting - I like the name a lot more now that I know what it means. I don't understand "Samantha" ... the word MAN is in it ...

Says: Aubrey at May 15, 2006 08:39 PM

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Huh! That is interesting. I didn't know what Mia meant either.

Says: Nanc' at May 16, 2006 07:36 AM

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