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The 12 Biggest Baby Name Influencers of Our Time

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October 15, 2015 at 5:00 AM

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Musician Bob Dylan famously adopted his name from Dylan Thomas and then made it more famous than the Welsh poet ever had. Dylan first appeared on the Top 1000 for boys in 1966, the year the folk singer’s Blonde on Blondealbum was released. It’s been in the Top 35 for boys for more than two decades now, most recently at Number 29. Dylan was given in 2014 to more than 10,000 baby boys….and nearly 1,000 baby girls.

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Which famous figures are having the largest influence on baby names right now? The most important baby name influencers are a fascinating mix of actors, writers, sports stars, musicians, and historical figures. What they all share: A heroic image that inspires parents….and their young namesakes. Here, based on their names’ standings in the current US list of most popular names, are the biggest baby name influencers of our time. —Pamela Redmond Satran

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