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The Hottest Baby Name Trends, Lists, and Forecasts An instant snapshot of how the world today is shaping the name you may choose for your child tomorrow, The 2014 Baby Names Almanac is jam-packed with information and trends, plus thousands of names to browse. Here's a sneak peak at the ideas, forecasts, predictions, and suggestions you'll find: •Why some names are a lot more popular than you think (Kaelyn, Kason) •The cutting edge on the rise (Arya, Major) and the superhot names cooking fast (Audrina, Braeden) •The crossover pop culture names that will be moving to the cribs of tomorrow (Everly, Hayes) •Just how many Sophias and Jacobs are out there •A look at whether popular unisex names like Charlie or Finley are used more for boys or girls •The hottest names in your state •The patriotic flair that's bumping up certain names, and the gender-neutral name that is skyrocketing for girls Packed with easy-to-read charts, graphs, and maps, this book is a screenshot of the world today. It's stuffed with ideas on what's hip and how and how you can take that trend and turn it into a name you love.