Home > Pregnancy > Baby Names > Choosing a Name > Baby Name Trends for 2013

Slideshow Iconslideshows MORE

|

Baby Name Trends for 2013

13 of 14
NewbornBabyandMother

A Poll for Parents and More Baby Name Fun


Q: For baby names, almost anything goes these days! How did you decide on your baby's name?

17% 

Used a relative's or family name. We went the traditional route for a classic name.

11% 

Found it in a baby name book or website. We searched and searched for the perfect fit.

10% 

Pulled it from a book, movie, or show. I was hooked from the moment I read or heard it.

5% 

Picked up the name of a special place, month, mentor, or other significant person/thing in my life.

2% 

Followed the celebrity trend. I loved the star power of a name of a famous person or their child.

54% 

Thought it up on my own. I always had ideas in mind and didn't need to go hunting for one.

1350 Total votes cast.

Visit the FamilyEducation Baby Names section to:

Next: More popular galleries

stay connected

Sign up for our free email newsletters and receive the latest advice and information on all things parenting.

Enter your email address to sign up or manage your account.

Facebook icon Twitter icon Follow Us on Pinterest

editor’s picks

highlights

Top 10 End-of-Year Teacher Gifts
School is in the final stretch! Find unique and sweet teacher appreciation gifts to help say thanks and farewell to your favorite educator at the end of the school year.

10 Most Common Pregnancy Cravings Decoded
Sweet, salty, sour, spicy — cravings during pregnancy can run the gamut. Read on to find out what foods pregnant women crave the most and why.

Safest Sunscreens for Kids
Wondering what the best sunscreens are to use on your child? Check out these natural sunscreens for kids. They're chemical-free and will keep your child safe from the sun’s harmful rays.

Are Your Kids Sick of Sandwiches for Lunch?
By this point in the school year, your kids are probably tired of the same old sandwiches. Find some new and different school lunch ideas that will help fuel your child through June.