Not Too Shabby

The results are in. Actually, they've been in for awhile and I'm just getting around to post about them. The Social Security Popular Baby Names List for 2005 is out and "Isaac" is at #50. "Joshua" is at #3 and my name? #145! Oh, well. It was #19 the year I was born, at least.

In Ohio, Isaac is the 60th most popular name for boys. The name wasn't listed at in the top 100 in states like Utah, Idaho, or Kentucky. Interestingly enough, Utah had the crazy names Braxton, Cooper, Jace, Kyler, and Ryker on their top 100 list. The two states where "Isaac" is most popular are N. Dakota and Hawaii. #15 there! I don't know. I couldn't figure out the Hawaii one either. It was listed more popular than common names like Andrew, Christopher, Joseph, and David! LOL Westcoast states like California, Washington, and Montana seem to like the name a lot. It's even at #37 in Texas with all those Angel's Diego's, Jose's, and Juan's.

So, I'm happy with our name choice. Not too popular, yet not unheard of. Maybe if we moved to Hawaii, Isaac would have to write "Isaac W." on all of his papers in kindergarten. But, it looks like he's safe in Ohio. ;) If you'd like to check out your name, here's the link.