
Can It Be Proven? Utah Chooses Silly Names For Babies
Names for babies in Utah are legendary. The state has long been teased for the unique monikers young parents choose for their offspring. But is it true? Do we choose goofy names or is this just Utahns feeling insecure about being different?
Analyzing the Data
Utah Baby Namer did some research to see.
First, there are some qualifiers. We need to see that a name in Utah was popular. I mean anyone could search a state's birth records and find a unique name. The key to our question is if the name was embraced by the beehive state.
The second was to see if it stood out in its uniqueness to the rest of the country. We will need to see if Utah as a populace accepted the new name and if so, how much more was it embraced than the rest of the United States.
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Does Utah Choose Distinct Names as Compared Nationally?
Looking at this information we can see if unique names have become part of the Utah mainstream. Here is a list of Utah-specific baby names and their popularity in Utah as opposed to the rest of the United States.
The list is ordered from the most unique to the least.
McKell (Girl) - 131 times more popular in Utah
McCall (Girl) - 105 times more popular in Utah
McKay (Boy) - 98 times more popular in Utah
Taylee (Girl) - 86 times more popular in Utah
Hyrum (Boy) - 79 times more popular in Utah
Dallin (Boy) - 67 times more popular in Utah
Ammon (Boy) - 67 times more popular in Utah
Carma (Girl) - 64 times more popular in Utah
Afton (Girl) - 60 times more popular in Utah
Bridger (Boy) - 55 times more popular in Utah
Conclusion: What is Said About Utah Baby Names is True
Looking at the list, it seems there is a set of Utah-specific names that are accepted and used specifically by the state. Just because they are unique doesn't necessarily mean we should hang our heads about it. What is wrong with being a little different?
Read More: How to Choose a Grandparent Nickname: Utah’s Best Choices
Speaking of names, here is a list of the most popular name on the year you were born. Did you get that name?
LOOK: Unique baby names from the year you were born
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