Names

I was reading some information about baby names today. Apparently Sam has hovered around the 400th most popular name (I think boys+girls) in the US since 1990, while Lauren tends to be just outside the top 10. But when Sam was born his was the third most popular boy’s name in Minnesota. And in case anyone objects to their names, here are some of the alternatives (from our local newspaper::

“According to Social Security Administration research, out of the 4 million babies born nationwide in 2000, 55 Chevys, six Timberlands and seven DelMontes are about to enter preschool.

And that’s just the boys. Let’s not forget the girls. Consider the 25 Infinitis, five Celicas, 164 Nauticas, 298 Armanis and 21 L’Oreals who turn 3 this year.

Seven boys born in 2000 were named Courvoisier.

And if some names reflect the conception, others say a little something about a painful labor and delivery. Five children were named Darvon. [A painkiller over here]”