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Posted 02/01/2013
We were going to name this lo Mason even though it was the #2 boy's name because we loved the name. Even though it's so popular I don't know any Masons of any age, never ran into a Mason at any of ods' activities and don't know anyone who's named their lo Mason. When I'd mentioned what a popular name it was to people they were very surprised because they didn't know any Masons either.
We ended up naming him Kai. It's not in the top 200 and I'd never even heard of it until I saw it on a baby name sight. I know it's more popular on the coasts but I'm in the Midwest and realized the name is virtually unheard of among the peope i know after lo was born and I told them his name and they'd never heard of it either. At his first doctor's appointment there was another Kai in the waiting room. And i have still not come avross a single Mason.
These days you aren't going to have 5 kids on a class that have the same name. You may have a couple but that could happen with any name, regardless of how different it is. Therefor if i like a name the popularity of a name is pretty meaningless to me as long as it's not a name someone close to me has or has used.
Posted 02/01/2013

I am a new member (ttc) but felt complelled to reply.  I am a mid/late 80s baby with the name Kristin, in my classes growing up there was ALWAYS another Kristin (kristen) so I started going by Kristie.  When I was in 2nd grade I moved accross the country and was excited to use Kristin again...but had 3 other Kristin (Kristen) s in my class!  So Kristie it was and Kristie it still is...which I love because its not as common but it confusing to explain Kristin or Kristie.


So, while yes, I survived, my children will not have top 100 names.

namedbygrace · Original Poster
Posted 02/01/2013

Now, please tell me why people are so smug that they DON'T use popular names?

I'm not being smug. I just don't want a popular name. And I certainly never implied that anyone here didn't think names through or they were common people themselves.

I grew up with an unpopular name and loved it! My husband when we were engaged told me, "I always knew I would marry someone with an uncommon name." I thought that was great. Obviously, I can't take any credit for it.

Many ladies here have brought up very interesting points. I'm certainly not downing anyone because they chose a popular name, its just not my style to do so. I was just asking a question because I was honestly curious. There's no need to get all the feathers ruffled. Wink

Posted 02/01/2013


my SIL just had a son and named him Kai!  I have never really heard it before that and now it pops up everywhere (or could be I am just noticing it more).

Posted 02/01/2013

I absolutely hate my unpopular name.  I figure it must be ugly which is why no one wants to use it.



Posted 02/01/2013
I don't dislike my very popular name, but I've always had to go by "Sarah last initial", as did all the other Sarahs in my class (I think there were 6 or 7 Sarahs in my high school graduating class of 120). Even now at work, there are 4 other Sarahs in my department of 30 people, and probably at least 20 in the whole company.

I'll definitely be giving my kid a less popular name. I've always loved Olivia, but it's gotten so common in recent years. We're leaning towards Sylvia instead, if we have a girl.
Posted 02/01/2013
My son's name is top 10 in Ireland and the UK, both of which I frequent. My friends there were not impressed but it's not even in the top 1000 here, he was one of 2 born in OH his birth year.


Posted 02/01/2013
I think finding a non popular name is great...in theory. But when it comes down to actually naming your child, it's a different story completely. It's very hard to find a name that you love and fits your family. And when you do find that name it really doesn't matter if items popular, getting popular, or uncommon. I have a very popular name and it didn't bother me at all. I think it's
More important to pick a name you love regardless. Because what if the uncommon name you picked becomes super popular over the next few years? I would rather have my son or daughter be named something I love, regardless :)

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