What's in a Name?

Robin Mazyck

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Choosing a name for your child can cause loads of anxiety. According to The Guardian, one out of every five moms would give their child a different name if they had to do it all over again.

Every year, the Baby Center releases the top 100 most popular baby names. For 2016, the winners are Sophia and Jackson!

The top five names for girls and boys are listed below.  You can view the full list here. 

2016 Top Girl Names

1. Sophia
2. Emma
3. Olivia
4. Ava
5. Mia

2016 Top Boy Names

1. Jackson
2. Aiden
3. Lucas
4. Liam
5. Noah

What about you? Do you regret the name you gave your child?

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About The Author

Robin
Mazyck

Robin Mazyck serves as Bureau Chief for CBN News' Washington, D.C., bureau. She has interviewed a number of prominent politicians and national figures for the network. She grew up a military brat and is from South Carolina and loves the Low Country. Robin graduated with English and Communications degrees from Newberry College and a master’s in journalism from Michigan State University. Robin is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. She is a married and has a son.
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