Picking your newborn’s name can be an incredibly exciting process. Some parents look forward to this moment their entire lives. They have lists saved with possible little boy and girl names, and they’re ready to discuss their favorites with their husband or wife. On the other hand, some parents, especially new ones, find themselves at a loss when it comes to baby names.
In today’s age, there are thousands of resources to look to for inspiration. There are baby naming books to flip through, websites to browse and the names of people in your life to consider. Some parents are overwhelmed with how many baby name options are at their fingertips, and even forget to look back at past years’ popular baby names. There’s a reason they were popular, after all! Here are the top girls’ names from 2010:
The top 10 girls names
Looking at the baby names that made the top 10 is always interesting. Some would expect to hear common names like Sara, Kelly or Jennifer. However, in 2010, there were many names that made the top list that wouldn’t be considered traditional. For example, the No. 1 slot is Isabella. Actually, this name has seen much popularity in recent years. It made the top 10 list in ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08 and ’09.
In fact, all of the names in the top 10 list for 2010 were also in 2009’s, with just a few switches in ranking. Isabella, however, still remained the No. 1 option. Here is the full ordered ranking of 2010’s top 10 girls’ names:
- Isabella.
- Sophia.
- Emma.
- Olivia.
- Ava.
- Emily.
- Abigail.
- Madison.
- Chloe.
- Mia.
Traditional names
There are some names that over time just do not lose their popularity. Earlier, some common names were mentioned, but there are plenty more you can find inspiration in. Here are some girls’ names that made the top 100 list that you’ve definitely heard before but still love:
- Anna (No. 27).
- Ashley (No. 29).
- Taylor (No. 36).
- Claire (No. 53).
- Lauren (No. 58).
- Maria (No. 86).
If you love one of these classic names but still want to dare to be different, there’s a way to do so: Change up the spelling. For instance, the name Megan can be changed to Meaghan, you can drop the letter “h” in Leah (No. 24) to make Lea, or give Hailey (No. 19) a modern twist by going with Haylee. Names can be spelled whatever way you choose. This technique allows your baby name to be traditional and unique – all in one.
Changing up the gender
In today’s age, some parents have been naming their little girls something that can work for both genders. When it comes to baby names, there are no rules. Gender is a social construct, and you can choose any name you want for your little one. Some examples of gender-neutral names that made the top 100 list in 2010 are: Taylor (No. 36), Riley (No. 40) and Peyton (No. 51).
If you like the idea of taking a traditionally male name, try putting a spin on it. For example, you can change the name Alex (No. 93 on the boys’ names 2010 list) to Alexa. Adding a vowel can make it more feminine, but you can still make the most of the boys’ name.
