The Two Most Popular Baby Names Over the Past 50 Years

The most popular boy baby name over the past 50 years isn't James or John, or even Jacob. It's Michael. Nothing else even comes close. Michael was ranked in the #1 spot in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. Only recently has it slipped to the number #2 spot. Chances are you know a Michael.

The most popular girl baby name for the past 50 years is...

• Emily
• Ashley
• Jennifer
• Elizabeth
• Michelle

What would you choose? The answer may suprise you. It's Elizabeth. According to our research over the past 50 years Elizabeth has been ranked near the top of the SSA list almost every year.

Seeking Help with Naming Your Baby?

I've read many articles about the topic, "should you ask others about your baby name choices?" Many people say, no. I'm not convinced that seeking help is all that bad. It's true that you should have the final say, but asking opinions could shed light on things you may not have thought of. This could be the spelling of the baby's name, the pronunciation, or even family history. One thing is definite, it doesn't hurt.

You should ask people whose opinions you respect. Usually this is family members and/or close friends. Baby Name Guide gives you the opportunity to send your favorites list to people you know, and only the people you wish to get opinions from.

Finally, there is no reason for you to hurry. I recommend you start early, buy some baby name books, surf some good baby name sites and start a favorites list that you can use for your entire pregnancy, like the one here at BabyNameGuide.com. Have fun!

Children Unbuckling Seat Belts Can Risk Their Safety

My son is three and a few weeks ago he figured out how to unbuckle the seat belt in the van. He's in a car seat carrier and the belts for the carrier are made child proof, but the belts for the van are not. He reaches behind him and all he has to do is push down on the red button. I never had this issue with my other two kids and I have told my youngest over and over, not to mess with the seat belt. I think he sees the other two unbuckling the belts when they get out of the van, so he feels he can do it at anytime.

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