City Names Are Taking Over Baby Naming | Phoenix News

Parents are naming their babies after U.S. cities in record numbers — nearly 77,000 kids last year got city-inspired names. Charlotte leads the pack with over 12,000 babies named after it, followed by Aurora and Jackson. Texas cities dominate the top 20, hinting at state pride. Names like Elizabeth and Lincoln also trend, with Lincoln heavily favored for boys. It’s a quirky yet meaningful trend showing how geography and culture shape even our most personal choices — before we’re born. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec118d2dfb361c09