Choosing a name for your baby is an important decision as you prepare for the arrival of your newest family member. There are as many different perspectives about the choice as there are names to be considered. Some parents want to find a unique name that sets their child apart as an individual. Others value maintaining a family connection naming the baby after a relative or ancestor. Babies have been named after famous people and people who have touched the parent’s lives. No matter what the rationale behind a parent’s decision it is a personal one that most people take very seriously.
Getting a Social Security Number for your child is voluntary. Most people file for one right away for the tax benefits. Because of that, the information on naming trends is readily available. The Social Security Administration compiles information on the
most popular baby names each year and publishes them on its web site. Here are the top ten names for boys and girls for 2009:
Top Ten Boys Names for 2009
1. Jacob
2. Ethan
3. Michael
4. Alexander
5. William
6. Joshua
7. Daniel
8. Jayden
9. Noah
10. Anthony
Top Ten Girls Names for 2009
1. Isabella
2. Emma
3. Olivia
4. Sophia
5. Ava
6. Emily
7. Madison
8. Abigail
9. Chloe
10. Mia
Choosing a name for your baby is just one of the choices you have to make as a new parent. Choosing to make sure that you and your child are prepared for whatever the future may hold is important too. Making sure that your wills and trusts are structured to protect your new family member is essential. Please
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