subject: Is Your Name Trendy? [print this page] When asked to visualize a Bertha, a little girl playing in a sandbox doesnt pop into your head; rather a gray-haired little old lady with knitting needles and rocking chair might be a more accurate depiction. Why is this you ask? Well just like clothing, hairstyles, car accessories and vernacular, names are subjected to fads and trends. Once a name becomes a little too popular, people get sick of it and it disappears for a good 100 years or so and then rises once again in popularity as something new and fresh. Do you have a trendy name? Lets see. Emily was hugely popular all the way back in 1884 but dropped off dramatically, only begin rising slowly but surely up the charts once again in 1973. Emily is now the most popular little girls name in the United States. Andrew peaking in popularity back in 1880 and while its had its ups and downs, its been steadily popular for the last 130 years. Once again it claims one of the top spots, weighing in at number 8 on the most popular boys names. Sarah was incredibly popular back in 1880 and has remained a top choice for the last 130 years. The name Sarah doesnt seem to be going anywhere soon, making it more than just another fad name. Matthew is a classic, biblical choice that was at the height of its popularity in the early 1880s. It continues to be a popular choice at the fifth most popular boy name in the U.S. currently.
