May 29, 2024 - News
Georgia's most popular baby names of the past decade
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If you think Savannah is the one of most popular newborn names in Georgia, then think again.
The big picture: Thiago, Atlas, Nova, Maverick and Legend have risen the most in popularity in Georgia since 2013, according to new Social Security Administration data.
- Jase, Alexa and Jada, Gavin and Annabelle saw the largest declines.
Zoom out: There's a lot that goes into naming a child. Young parents often turn to classic names that are starting to feel fresh again, as the New York Times noted.
- The NYT says names based on myths, legends and religion are some of "the strongest and most surprising trends of the past decade."
- Hence Atlas, the mythical Greek Titan who literally carried the world on his shoulders.
💠Wil's thought bubble: Is Thiago's popularity due to Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada?