So we've almost decided on names: Wyatt or Gwen. We are pretty sure that it shouldn't just be Gwen, but either Gwendolyn or Gwyneth (Gwenivere has already been vetoed). I checked on the social security website and found the following information. Each name has a number indicating how many baby's were born in 2007 with that name and how that name ranks with other names of 2007:
· Wyatt - 6445 babies - ranks 69
· Gwendolyn - 450 babies - ranks 650
The popularity of the name has no bearing on our decision. But I did think it was interesting. Here are some other interesting facts:
· Mylie - 322 babies - ranks 861 (I was surprised it was even on there)
· Andrew - 18,157 babies - ranks 10
· Gwyneth didn't make the top 1000
· Sybil didn't make the top 1000
· Polly didn't make the top 1000
· Leroy - ranked 999 was my second choice for a boy - vetoed
More interesting facts:
· Isabella moved up 43 places since 2000 to second most popular name in 2007. You would suspect Twilight as the culprit.
· However, in the same time frame, Edward moved down in popularity from 108th place to 145 place. Maybe her choice of the male protagonist's name was his only shortcoming ... despite his rapturous good looks, charm, elegant flowing gait and majestic persona ... ugh. Every time I read the book for ten minutes I have to take a break to call my friend in Transylvania, Count Barfula over the porcelain telephone. Definitely written for the reader who cares more for the rollercoaster emotions of high school romance. The premise is great and the vampire lore is fun.
Yet more interesting facts:
· Jacob ranked #1 in 2000 and 2007. BUT, his percentage of use went down almost half a percent since 2000.
One more fact less interesting but obvious:
· Mat is a turbo geek.
Here is a quick photo of Mylie in November.
