Based on a recent blog post about how some of the least popular names from the year 1890 became some of the more popular names in 2013.
So: the game.
Beginning with the year you were born, choose what to name your children based on how many children certain names were given to. Sounds kind of complicated, but it’s easy.
Begin by opening the ssa list of 1000 top baby names for the year you were born: Popular Baby Names
Enter in your birth year, select top 1000, and the. Select number of total births. Now following the plan below, name your imaginary family. *if there are no names given to the number of children listed in your birth year, choose the closest name/number
Year of birth: (listing is optional)
Your name was given to 2300 children the year of your birth. You choose the middle.
Your SO’s name was given to 90 children the year of your birth. You choose the middle.
Your first child is a girl, she has fiery red hair and grey eyes. Despite her striking appearance, she tends to be timid and soft spoken. Her name was given to 365 children in the year you were born. Her middle name was given to 1200 girls.
Your second child is a boy, you and your SO are delighted! He has mousy brown hair and deep blue eyes. He loves airplanes and drawing. He is bright and bashful. His name was given to only 7 children the year you were born. His middle name was given to 3600 boys.
A few years later you and your SO are blessed and surprised by triplets! Two girls and a boy. Each of these children has dark brown hair and green eyes with a spray of freckles, they look quite similar but that is where their similarities end.
The first girl is spunky and feisty with an attitude as big as she is small. She tends to get messy no matter what she’s doing. Her name was given to about 4000 girls in the year you were born. Her middle was given to 60 girls.
Your next daughter loves to read and write, she is opinionated and very talented at most things she tries. Her name was given to 120 girls the year you were born. Her middle was given to 4400 girls.
Your son is strong and brave, he likes to get his hands in everything. He is athletic and well-liked. His name was given to 2000 boys the year you were born. His middle was given to only 5 boys.
You are your SO then have twin boys. They are blonde haired and brown eyed.
The first boy is smart and shy. He is curious, nervous and very caring. His name was given to only 16 boys the year you were born. His middle was given to 3000 boys.
The second boy is an explorer. He is adventurous and curious and loves to learn new things. His name was given to 600 children the year you were born. His middle was given to 1000 children.
Your last child is a daughter. She has black hair and icy blue eyes. She is energetic, funny, silly and girly. Her first name was given to 47 girls, and her middle was given to 6 girls the year you were born.
List your family.
Enjoy!