Commentary: The Po-Mo Name Game

Studio 360

The most popular names for boys and girls last year were Jacob and Emily. More interestingly, the 63rd favorite for girls was Aaliyah, no doubt after the young singer who died in 2001. Studio 360's Kurt Andersen has found some other corners of the culture with their own naming trends.

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