2017 Comeback Kids

Some namers take a look at the SSA list every year and group together all of the name that weren't on the top 1000 the year before into one category. I on the other hand like to split them up into two categories; newbies and comeback kids. This posts today is all about the comeback kids. What are comeback kids exactly? They are ones that have previously been on the top 1000 list but were not on the 2016 list. Some names haven't been on the list for 1 year while others haven't been on for 62 years! The following lists are in order from last time spent off the list to most time off the list.

Bishop #988

Last Ranked in 2015 (#989)

Rashad #981

Last Ranked in 2015 (#945)

Kylen #980

Last Ranked in 2015 (#987)

Yadiel #975

Last Ranked in 2015 (#972)

Dilan #920

Last Ranked in 2015 (#903)

Ayan #907

Last Ranked in 2015 (#997)

Frankie #898

Last Ranked in 2015 (#994)

Aaden #888

Last Ranked in 2015 (#784)

Juelz #776

Last Ranked in 2015 (#990)

Mike #949

Last Ranked in 2014 (#976)

Randall #960

Last Ranked in 2014 (#909)

Simeon #974

Last Ranked in 2012 (#981)

Khari #969

Last Ranked in 1994 (#952)

Bjorn #953

Last Ranked in 1980 (#959)

Jenny #996

Last Ranked in 2015 (#967)

Tara #985

Last Ranked in 2015 (#912)

Kimora #960

Last Ranked in 2015 (#958)

Meilani #911

Last Ranked in 2015 (#951)

Aminah #887

Last Ranked in 2015 (#902)

Alisa #988

Last Ranked in 2014 (#945)

Sonia #983

Last Ranked in 2014 (#949)

Renee #966

Last Ranked in 2014 (#950)

Magdalena #955

Last Ranked in 2014 (#974)

Miley #923

Last Ranked in 2014 (#792)

Jurnee #950

Last Ranked in 2013 (#896)

India #890

Last Ranked in 2013 (#968)

Raylee #881

Last Ranked in 2012 (#937)

Saanvi #991

Last Ranked in 2012 (#901)

Xiomara #848

Last Ranked in 2010 (#984)

Selene #917

Last Ranked in 2006 (#987)

Samira #992

Last Ranked in 2005 (#974)

Treasure #968

Last Ranked in 2004 (#889)

Emerald #979

Last Ranked in 2002 (#995)

Octavia #593

Last Ranked in 1998 (#877)

Sunny #984

Last Ranked in 1985 (#962)

Florence #980

Last Ranked in 1981 (#956)

Opal #859

Last Ranked in 1960 (#918) 

Luella #905

Last Ranked in 1955 (#971)

Which names for each gender spent the most time off the top 1000? For boys it was Bjorn for spending 37 years off the list and Luella for the ladies. She spent 62 years off the list.

One interesting thing I noticed was some of the names on the list have only ranked for two years in total, this year being one of them. For boys that would be Khari and for girls it is Treasure, Jurnee, Aminah, and Meilani. 

I feel like this year the list is on the smaller size. I was expecting a lot more names. Are we not using extremely unique names as much? One can always wonder. As for the names that are on the list I am excited to see Bishop, Simeon, Magdalena, India, Selene, Octavia, Florence, and Opal on the list. A few of those I had actually predicted would make their ways back! 

Other 2017 SSA List Posts

Top 10 Names 

New Top 100 Names
Newbies

2017 SSA List!

Merry Name Christmas!! Yep I'm declaring today the ultimate naming holiday. Who'd be in to petition making today an actual holiday?! For the last few weeks I have been waiting and prepping and waiting and prepping some more. Now that its here I can't contain myself! Last night I couldn't sleep. I rolled around in bed just so excited for today to come! And then this morning I refreshed the SSA name page a million and ten times waiting for the list to get posted. But ITS FINALLY HERE!! Before I get into the whole list I am going to sit down and look over the top 10. Enjoy this excitement for just a little bit. Take it all in.

1. Liam +1
2. Noah -1
3. William
4. James +1
5. Logan +13
6. Benjamin
7. Mason -3
8. Elijah +1
9. Oliver +3
10. Jacob -3

1. Emma
2. Olivia
3. Ava
4. Isabella +1
5. Sophia -1
6. Mia 
7. Charlotte 
8. Amelia +3
9. Evelyn +3
10. Abigail -2

I am so pleasantly surprised at this new list! First there were 2 new boy names and 2 new girl names, all of which I am happy made the list. For the boys Logan jumped 13 (yes 13!) spots into the top 10 and Oliver jumped 3 spots. They knocked out Michael and Ethan. This is the first time since 1943 that Michael is not in the top 10. After 74 years this classical name is not longer in the top 10.

The two girl names that made their ways into the top 10 were Amelia and Evelyn. There was a lot of talk around the name world of Amelia moving into the top 10 and it was right. I'm not sure if anyone would have guessed Evelyn but it is a nice surprise. I think out of both list Evelyn is my favorite move. Because we have 2 new names we had to lose 2. Those were Harper and Emily. Although it wasn't much of a drop, spots 11 and 12 respectively, I'm still a little shocked about Harper. I know Emily has been around for a while but Harper had only spent 2 years in the top 10. I thought for sure she'd move up more this year. 

Noah was knocked from the #1 spot after 4 years while Emma kept her crown for the 4th year in a row. 

Overall, I am happy with the top 10 list. It's nice to see some fresh names. This year may be my favorite top 10 in the last few years. Keep an eye out for more posts about the 2017 SSA list! 

*Bold Names Are Names New To The List*

Other 2017 SSA List Posts

New Top 100 Names
Newbies

Comeback Kids (Back on the Top 1000)

My Top 10 Names: Girls {January 2016}

A few days ago I wrote a post about my top 10 boy names. This is so exciting for me because I haven't had a top 10 in a while and its all thanks to my friend Alexia Mae. She asked to feature my top 10 names on her instagram so of course I worked on finishing the list for her. Head over to her instagram to see the beautiful graphic she made, plus all of the fun and amazing names she features daily.

Maisie 

Maisie is a nickname for Margaret. When I first fell in love with the name I was stuck between the name Margaret with the nickname Maisie or just Maisie. I settled on Maisie because I just don't love Margaret as much. I think this name is very English sounding.

Faye

I am not sure when, where, or how I fell in love with the name. Faye is short and sweet. She would do great paired with a long middle one. I haven't found one I like very much. It means fairy in English.

Daphne

Daphne always use to remind me of Scooby Doo, one of my favorite cartoons as a child. It means laurel in greek. My name is Lauren and means laurel as well. Daphne could be a connection to me. And no I didn't know this before I feel in love with the name.

Sally

Sally is the name of my grandmother. Well she was actually Sarah but went by Sally. I had never thought to use her name and had always had plans to use a form of Sarah in the middle name spot to honor her. Over time (and thanks to Alexia Mae's love for the name) I fell in love with the name Sally. Now I just can't get enough of the name.

Primrose

I have a very special connect to the saint, St. Therese, and she uses roses to show that she heard you're prayers. I love the nickname Prim so much and I think Primrose is so whimsical and girly. It means first rose in Latin.

Margot

Margot is another diminutive/nickname of Margaret. I never realized how many nicknames for Margaret I liked until I made my top 10 list! Margot will always remind me of the movie Christmas Vacation.

Georgia

Georgia is such a sweet, southern sounding name. It's a place name with a few nicknames, Gigi, Georgie, and Gia. This name has special meaning to me because my boyfriend and I met/started talking at a Florida Georgia Line concert.

Adelaide

Adelaide sounds so elegant and beautiful. I envision a princess with an adventurous side. My favorite part about the name is the nickname Lady. I am not a fan of the nickname Addie and was shied away from the name until I discovered the nickname Lady. Ada would also be a cute nickname.

Pippa

I first heard the name Pippa after William and Kate got married and we were introduced to Kate Middleton's sister. My thought was how spunky and upbeat the name was. For a really long time I tried to find a name that I loved to use Pippa as a nickname but didn't find anything I liked. I finally settled on Pippa as her own. It doesn't sound like a nickname very much so I was happy.

Iris

Iris is a new name to my list. To be honest I never liked the name before recently but after hearing it over and over I really liked it. This is one of the few flower and I names I like. The name has an unique sound and doesn't end in an A or lee sound like a lot of girl names.


I hope everyone enjoyed learning what my favorite names were. Its so fun to explain why I have a love for a name even though often times there is no reason I love the names. Next up I am going to work on middle names for each of my top 10 girl and boy names.

I have a question for everyone. What would you like to see me blog about? I know I have fallen off the blogging train but I would like to start posting a few times a month if I can. If you have any ideas feel free to comment or email me!

Alexia Mae's Links 

Blog

Instagram

Youtube 

Comeback Kids of 2015

I am seriously having so much fun with the new top 1000 list! It's rare that you will find me sitting in my pajamas all day and not doing homework or studying 4 days before finals but this list is just too good to pass up. And don't worry I'll be back to studying later tonight. My third post for the day is looking at all of the comeback kids of 2015. These are names that have been off the top 1000 list for a year or more.

Antoine #1000; Last Ranked in 2013 (#940)

Leroy #997; Last Ranked in 2013 (#979)

Reagan #991; Last Ranked in 2013 (#954)

Juelz #987; Last Ranked in 2013 (#908)

Dangelo #986; Last Ranked in 2013 (#951)

Todd #980; Last Ranked in 2013 (#968)

Yadiel #974; Last Ranked in 2013 (#985)

Immanuel #906; Last Ranked in 2013 (#993)

Malaki #993; Last Ranked in 2012 (#966) 

Freddy #990; Last Ranked in 2012 (#914)

Haiden #984; Last Ranked in 2011 (#966)

Aarush #971; Last Ranked in 2010 (#900)

Kamren #958; Last Ranked in 2011(#1000)

Jabari #945; Last Ranked in 2012 (#915)

Ignacio #925; Last Ranked in 2012 (#957)

Bishop #989; Last Ranked in 1998 (#962)

Robin #973; Last Ranked in 1999 (#928)

Louie #967; Last Ranked in 1993 (#985)

Ridge #932; Last Ranked in 1989 (#1000)

Denver #900; Last Ranked in 2001 (#944)

Princess #998; Last Ranked in 2013 (#984)

Giavanna #987; Last Ranked in 2013 (#937)

Avalyn #980; Last Ranked in 2013 (#991)

Charlize #978; Last Ranked in 2013 (#883)

Tinley #974; Last Ranked in 2013 (#999)

Luz #959; Last Ranked in 2013(#892)

Kyndall #934; Last Ranked in 2013 (#845)

Sarahi #909; Last Ranked in 2013 (#976)

Jayde #861; Last Ranked in 2013 (#987)

Kaya #856; Last Ranked in 2013 (#761)

Alianna #1000; Last Ranked in 2011 (#973)

Sariyah #986; Last Ranked in 2012 (#908)

Esperanza #926; Last Ranked in 2011 (#878)

Nathalia #868; Last Ranked in 2010 (#933)

Analia #859; Last Ranked in 2012 (#991)

Adley #827; Last Ranked in 2012 (#735)

Rhea #989; Last Ranked in 2004 (#911)

Taya #982; Last Ranked in 2009 (#945)

Amaris #789; Last Ranked in 2008 (#983)

Frankie #992; Last Ranked in 1974 (#964)

Ophelia #975; Last Ranked in 1958 (#887)

Veda #945; Last Ranked in 1960 (#946)

Arden #912; Last Ranked in 1931 (#926)

Zelda #647; Last Ranked in 1967 (#996)

Adaline #364; Last Ranked in 1924 (#926)

Newbies in 2014

I've spent the last few days combing over the top 1000 names for 2014. It is so fun to see all of the names and were they stand. Us namers are in paradise over here! After looking over the list I decided that I wanted to find all of the names that are new to the top 1000. Some of the names surprised me like Cordelia, Zendaya, and Remington for girls and Leif, Judson, and Chevy for boys.

Below is a full list of the new names to the top 1000 list along with their ranks. You can find out what my favorite names from this list are in my name video. Oh, you didn't know I made name videos? Well that's because this is my first name video ever! I've been thinking about making video for a few months now and decided I just wanted to take the plunge. I already make monthly videos with my name sisters so I thought why not. As for how many videos I'll be making and when that is still all up in the air. The plan is one a week for now but I'm not sure how it will all work out. And yes I will still be blogging because that is my main source of baby name fun.

Girls

1. Nala 995
2. Cordelia 993
3. Aanya 989
4. Rosalyn 985
5. Landry 981
6. Pyper 974
7. Louisa 973
8. Karter 968
9. Milani 959
10. Remy 956
11. Stevie 951
12. Ayva 951
13. Avalynn 948
14. Clementine 943
15. Noa 941
16. Addilynn 921 
17. Aubriella 920 
18. Kinslee 918
19. Faye 908
20. Emmeline 907
21. Anniston 905
22. Zendaya 892
23. Holland 891
24. Hadleigh 875
25. Ariadne 801
26. Naya 778
27. Thea 776
28. Khaleesi 755
29. Remington 685
30. Maisie 658
31. Aranza 607
32. Montserrat 571

Boys

1. Leif 998
2. Reyansh 995
3. Boden 992
4. Ayan 995
5. Kylen 984
6. Brayson 978
7. Bodie 981
8. Kaison 975
9. Judson 960
10. Emmet 959
11. Baylor 958
12. Anakin 957
13. Dash 951
14. Viaan 939
15. Chevy 903
16. Ford 883
17. Henrik 863
18. Finnley 852
19. Axl 850

My Personal Favorites From The Top 1000

While reading up on my newsfeed on Facebook I came across a post Nameberry's Facebook that lead me to a few of the posts on their forum. The posts are about you picking your favorite names in a certain section of the top name list (ex: 1-25, 26-50, etc.) for boys and girls. I thought it was such a cool way to look at all the names and pick your favorites so here are mine!

1-25: Samuel/Elizabeth
25-50: Sebastian/Sadie
51-75: Charles/Caroline
76-100: Lincoln/Naomi
101-125: Ezra/Elena
126:-150: Theodore/Isla (Harrison was a close second)
151-175: Jameson/Arabella (This was such a hard section for boys!)
176-200: Abraham/Athena
All Around Favorites: Jameson/Athena

201-225: Dean/Esther
226-250: Lorenzo/Parker  (Francisco was a close second)
251-275: Reid/Juliette
276-300: Knox/Ayla
301-325: Anderson/Rosalie
326-350: Gideon/Elsie
351-375: Atticus/Catalina
376-400: Solomon/Ada
All Around Favorites: Atticus/Parker (I had a hard time picking my favorites)

401-425: Gannon/Itzel
426-450: Keaton/Francesca
451-475: Pierce/Cataleya
476-500: Lawson/Juniper
501-525: Malakai/Leia
526-550: Cannon/Willa (Gloria was a close second)
551-575: Bowen/Mariam (Boston was a close second)
576-600: Raphael/Audrina (Matilda was a close second)
All Around Favorites: Pierce/Leia

601-625: Crosby/Beatrice
626-650: Atlas/Blair
651-675: Flynn/Mabel
676-700: Crew/Lennon
701-725: Alden/Amia
726-750: Thaddeus/Leona
751-775: Hezekiah/Sutton
776-800: Eugene/Thea (Jedidiah and Monroe were close seconds)
All Around Favorites: Atlas/Lennon

801-825:Apollo/Nola (It was hard picking for the girls!)
826-850: Briggs/Magnolia (Collins was an extremely close second)
851-875: Thatcher/Paloma
876-900: Ford/Holland
901-925: Lachlan/Astrid
926-950: Jericho/Mercy
951-975: Judson/Julietta
976-1000: Bridger/Aya
All Around Favorites: Briggs/Magnolia


So those are all my favorites. I had a hard time picking some of my favorites. It was really fun to see these names and which ones I liked. If anyone does them let me know! I would love to hear your picks!